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BW53 APZ

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

76,332 mi
Last recorded76,332 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW53 APZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2017 76,332 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 76,332 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x 2 (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 72,683 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 72,683 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 20 Jun 2015 65,734 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2015 65,734 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 60,939 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 55,934 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 55,934 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 50,120 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 45,527 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 45,527 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 40,019 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 40,019 miles

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

cut offside rear tyre inner sidewall.not showing cord

offside front indicator bulb fading.

suspect front brake pad's low unable to check inner pad's

Pass 24 Apr 2009 34,063 miles

nearside door mirror glass damaged.

suspect front brake pad's getting low.unable to check inner pad's

tread getting low nearside front tyre & cut's outer sidewall see healthcheck report.

Pass 3 Apr 2008 28,724 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 21,657 miles

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

nearside door mirror glass cracked

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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BW53 APZ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BW53 APZ, 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 BW53 APZ registered?

BW53 APZ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 January 2004.

Is BW53 APZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW53 APZ shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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