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BW53 BHP

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

120,131 mi
Last recorded120,131 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW53 BHP
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2024 120,131 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2024 120,131 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) TRACK ROD END (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) TRACK ROD END (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 108,886 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 90,926 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 18 Jan 2022 90,925 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 27 Jan 2021 89,775 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 89,772 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 88,778 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 88,314 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 88,314 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 87,867 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 87,053 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2017 87,052 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 83,046 miles

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

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)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 67,839 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 61,236 miles

whining noise developing on o/s front driveshaft centre bearing

Fail 17 Jan 2014 61,236 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

whining noise developing on o/s front driveshaft centre bearing

Pass 25 Jan 2013 54,677 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 48,973 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 43,162 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 43,162 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 37,076 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 31,162 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 24,565 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 24,565 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 18,346 miles

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

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 BHP is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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