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BW53 ASX

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

75,855 mi
Last recorded75,855 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW53 ASX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 75,855 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2026 75,855 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 75,749 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 74,162 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 72,330 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2023 72,330 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 70,761 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 69,641 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe before flexy pipe slightly corroded

Rear Dog Cage fitted not allowing for check of rear seatbelts

Pass 24 Jan 2020 69,061 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear seats dog cage fitted.

Pass 18 Jan 2019 65,852 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Jan 2018 62,677 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 62,677 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 58,119 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 53,301 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 48,844 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 48,844 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 44,276 miles

Spare tyre defective

reverse light inop

Pass 23 Jan 2013 40,352 miles

reverse light inop

Pass 20 Jan 2012 35,212 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 30,725 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 30,725 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 25,765 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 21,562 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 21,562 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 17,215 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 12,861 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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BW53 ASX is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BW53 ASX, 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 ASX registered?

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

Is BW53 ASX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW53 ASX shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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