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BW53 BFJ

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

81,521 mi
Last recorded81,521 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW53 BFJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2018 81,521 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2018 81,521 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 75,748 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Oct 2017 75,748 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 73,445 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Feb 2016 73,438 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 70,699 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Mar 2015 70,684 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 63,891 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2014 63,891 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 56,713 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 53,090 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Sep 2010 46,749 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 46,597 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 43,825 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 43,825 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 36,923 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 30,730 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 23,018 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 BFJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BFJ, 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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BW53 BFJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 24 January 2004.

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