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BT53 YMU

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

44,124 mi
Last recorded44,124 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 YMU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 44,124 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 42,946 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 41,704 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 40,474 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 39,268 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 38,115 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 37,286 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 35,746 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 34,469 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 33,224 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 31,854 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 30,645 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 29,617 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 Jan 2014 29,617 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 28,626 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 27,351 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 26,555 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 25,838 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 24,645 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 24,645 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 21,330 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 17,597 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 17,219 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 17,219 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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 YMU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YMU, 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 YMU registered?

BT53 YMU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 10 January 2004.

Is BT53 YMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT53 YMU shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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