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BW53 AWO

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

176,239 mi
Last recorded176,239 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 176,239 miles

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

both n/s tyres getting low

underside rusty

wipers poor

Fail 20 Dec 2025 176,239 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

both n/s tyres getting low

underside rusty

wipers poor

Pass 4 Dec 2024 166,396 miles

dust covers poor

suspension corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2023 157,003 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

suspension rusty

Pass 22 Dec 2022 147,811 miles

engine damp

front number plate poor

suspension corroded

Pass 31 Dec 2021 140,901 miles

Both front tyres low

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop light intermittently not working

Oil leak

Vehicle underside and suspension components corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2020 135,538 miles

Offside Front tyre on limit on edges 1955015

Pass 17 Dec 2019 129,595 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 129,595 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2018 123,817 miles

Nearside rear wheel slightly out of shape

Offside front shock absorber very damp and weak

Offside front tyre very worn on inner edge - 195/50 r15

Pass 12 Dec 2017 117,248 miles

battery light on

nsf tyre worn on edge getting low

osf tyre worn on edge

rear springs very rusty

Fail 12 Dec 2017 117,248 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

battery light on

nsf tyre worn on edge getting low

osf tyre worn on edge

rear springs very rusty

Pass 29 Dec 2016 111,295 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2016 111,292 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jan 2016 104,871 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2016 104,871 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2014 96,985 miles

Exhaust System Corroded

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Dec 2013 93,544 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 4 Dec 2013 93,544 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 5 Dec 2012 84,657 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 75,994 miles

noise from o/s front wheel when rotated

Fail 14 Dec 2011 75,994 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs worn

front inner brake pads low require closer inspection

noise from o/s front wheel when rotated

Pass 1 Jun 2010 63,854 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 63,854 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2009 58,764 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 58,764 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 46,125 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 30,877 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 AWO is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 AWO, 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 AWO registered?

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

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