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BT53 YLV

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

56,119 mi
Last recorded56,119 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 YLV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 56,119 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 54,934 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 52,987 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 50,618 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 48,204 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 46,357 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 45,449 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 43,680 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 41,592 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 38,687 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 35,553 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 32,162 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 29,570 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 27,522 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 26,120 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 26,113 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 24,716 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 23,346 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 23,332 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 21,806 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 17,470 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 12,677 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?

Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
5,238
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,828,392
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 959,538
Brake pipe excessively corroded 870,463
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 634,942
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 563,353
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 507,195
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BT53 YLV is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2004 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 64,638 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Fiesta fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 959,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BT53 YLV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fiesta typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 22 years old, this Ford Fiesta is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BT53 YLV registered?

BT53 YLV is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 January 2004.

Is BT53 YLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT53 YLV shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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