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BW53 BFP

2004 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

100,107 mi
Last recorded100,107 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW53 BFP
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2018 100,107 miles

Front disc's slightly worn.

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly damaged and distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside rear tyre starting to wear outer wear marker.

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 94,886 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Smooth on edges (175/65/14) (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 94,886 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Smooth on edges (175/65/14) (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2016 88,814 miles

Nearside Rear worn on edge 175/65/14

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

Pass 8 May 2015 82,453 miles

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)

Fail 9 May 2014 76,763 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 9 May 2014 76,763 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 74,545 miles

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

both door trim missing

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 10 Jan 2014 74,545 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both door trim missing

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 12 Jan 2013 66,452 miles

n/s/r panel has accedent damage

o/s/r tyre wearing on outter edge

Pass 28 Jan 2012 61,598 miles

long handbrake travel

o/s/r tyre tread low on raised edges

Pass 28 Jan 2011 56,889 miles

front and rear coil springs corroded

front tyres low inner edges

n/s/r panel damage

play in steering rack joints

wipers smear

Pass 1 Feb 2010 53,040 miles

number plates in poor condition

Pass 2 Feb 2009 49,556 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 49,556 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 45,674 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 36,930 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 BFP is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BFP, 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 BFP is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 2 February 2004.

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