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BW53 ASU

2004 Ford Fiesta

Red Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

134,294 mi
Last recorded134,294 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW53 ASU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2017 134,294 miles

Injector leaking past seat further investigation needed

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

Offside Rear chassis leg corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2017 134,157 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Injector leaking past seat further investigation needed

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

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

Offside Rear chassis leg corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2016 126,587 miles

All brake pipes covered in paint unable to assess

Injector blowing past seat further investigation needed

Fail 30 Mar 2016 126,584 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

All brake pipes covered in paint unable to assess

Injector blowing past seat further investigation needed

Pass 27 Mar 2015 118,842 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Mar 2015 118,637 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2014 107,314 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 105,041 miles

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 21 Feb 2012 101,974 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 99,562 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 97,247 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 85,100 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 65,308 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 48,500 miles

number plates swopped due to incorrect spacing

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 ASU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BW53 ASU, 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 ASU registered?

BW53 ASU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 24 January 2004.

Is BW53 ASU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW53 ASU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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