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BW53 CFO

2004 Ford Fiesta

Green Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

92,012 mi
Last recorded92,012 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW53 CFO
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2019 92,012 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 92,001 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2018 90,089 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 87,165 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 87,165 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 84,600 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 84,600 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 82,460 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 82,460 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 78,941 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 70,621 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2013 70,621 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 62,287 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2011 54,299 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Small stone chips out of front windscreen.

Pass 1 Feb 2011 54,299 miles

Small stone chips out of front windscreen.

Pass 20 Jan 2010 45,996 miles

Rear exhaust box rusty but not yet blowing.

Small chips out of front windscreen.

Fail 19 Jan 2010 45,996 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear exhaust box rusty but not yet blowing.

Small chips out of front windscreen.

Pass 7 Feb 2009 37,990 miles

Exhaust back box rusty but not yet blowing.

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

Pass 9 Feb 2008 30,014 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 22,917 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 CFO is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 CFO, 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 CFO is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 5 February 2004.

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