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BU53 LNG

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

90,426 mi
Last recorded90,426 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 LNG
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2021 90,426 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2020 89,622 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 84,923 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler ()

Fail 6 Apr 2019 84,922 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working incorrect colour (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler ()

Fail 6 Apr 2019 84,920 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2018 78,363 miles

All 4 tyres has splits

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Mar 2018 78,363 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

All 4 tyres has splits

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Mar 2017 71,821 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 66,334 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 60,991 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 56,527 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 56,527 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 May 2013 51,017 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s wheel arch lining broke

Fail 7 May 2013 51,017 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s wheel arch lining broke

Pass 18 Feb 2012 43,476 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 131,294 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2011 131,294 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 28,535 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake pads appear low diff to see

n/s/r wheel trim damaged

rear bumper damaged and scratches o/s/r door and wheel arch

spare tyre flat

Fail 25 Jan 2010 28,528 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake pads appear low diff to see

n/s/r wheel trim damaged

rear bumper damaged and scratches o/s/r door and wheel arch

spare tyre flat

Pass 6 Jan 2009 23,302 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 19,297 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 19,297 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 14,132 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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BU53 LNG is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BU53 LNG, 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.

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What year was BU53 LNG registered?

BU53 LNG is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 27 January 2004.

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