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BW53 AYH

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

89,961 mi
Last recorded89,961 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2022 89,961 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 89,961 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 87,356 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged And temporary repair been made (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Feb 2021 87,313 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged And temporary repair been made (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 84,112 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner tread worn smooth inner tread edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 80,729 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth outer tread edges and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth outer tread edges and perished on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread Worn low inner tread edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 77,395 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn smooth outer tread edges and perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 73,978 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Jan 2017 73,978 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 70,613 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 70,613 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Stop tail lamp bulb been incorrectly fitted (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 65,746 miles

Coolant leak

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

Fail 16 Jan 2015 65,746 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 14 Jan 2014 59,088 miles

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

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

cut to osr tyre outer side wall

Pass 14 Jan 2014 59,088 miles

cut to osr tyre outer side wall

Pass 18 Jan 2013 53,620 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 53,620 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 47,572 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 42,277 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)

Fail 17 Jan 2011 42,277 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 37,179 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 37,153 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2009 31,444 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 26,047 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 17,108 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 AYH is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 AYH, 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 AYH registered?

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

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