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BW53 AXK

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

87,043 mi
Last recorded87,043 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW53 AXK
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2019 87,043 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 80,533 miles

Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 34% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened TRAILING ARM (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 80,533 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure BRACKETS SNAPPED (6.1.2 (a))

Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 34% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened TRAILING ARM (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2017 78,615 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 70,704 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 70,701 miles

Centre Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 66,967 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 7 Feb 2014 61,761 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

metal brake pipes corroded in various places

Pass 7 Feb 2013 56,525 miles

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

has the timing belt been replaced,failure causes major engine damage

slight corrosion to steel brake pipes in variuos places

Fail 7 Feb 2013 56,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

has the timing belt been replaced,failure causes major engine damage

slight corrosion to steel brake pipes in variuos places

Fail 6 Feb 2012 51,040 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

brake pipes corroded slightly in various places.

has the timing belt been replaced,we advise every 50000 miles or 5 years.

Pass 6 Feb 2012 51,040 miles

brake pipes corroded slightly in various places.

has the timing belt been replaced,we advise every 50000 miles or 5 years.

Pass 1 Feb 2011 45,152 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 45,152 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 40,626 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2010 40,626 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 35,224 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on oyter edge

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 12 Feb 2008 29,402 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 23,347 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 23,347 miles

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

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

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 AXK is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AXK, 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 AXK registered?

BW53 AXK is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 9 January 2004.

Is BW53 AXK safe to buy?

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