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BW53 BBU

2004 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

69,819 mi
Last recorded69,819 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW53 BBU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2017 69,819 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 63,692 miles

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

advise tracking to be checked

Pass 26 Jan 2015 57,630 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s front tyre badly worn on outer edge

Fail 26 Jan 2015 57,630 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s front tyre badly worn on outer edge

Pass 14 Jan 2014 50,997 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 50,997 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 46,163 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 46,163 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 43,531 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2012 43,531 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn to limits on outer edges

Pass 17 Jan 2011 39,759 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 17 Jan 2011 39,759 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 35,389 miles

HIGH LEVEL STOP LAMP NOT WORKING

Pass 22 Jan 2009 30,841 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 25,941 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 19,870 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 BBU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BBU, 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 BBU registered?

BW53 BBU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 6 February 2004.

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The MOT history for BW53 BBU shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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