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BW53 CHO

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

80,504 mi
Last recorded80,504 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2019 80,504 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 78,056 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

both front suspension hubs corroded

both front tyres bald inner edges

Fail 14 Feb 2018 78,056 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

both front suspension hubs corroded

both front tyres bald inner edges

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 77,257 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 74,889 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2016 74,889 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 22 Jan 2015 71,221 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 71,221 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 68,322 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2013 65,774 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 Jan 2012 63,179 miles

n/s/f/ headlamp leveling device inop

Pass 27 Jan 2011 60,136 miles

n/s/f tyre 2mm

Fail 27 Jan 2011 60,136 miles

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

n/s/f tyre 2mm

Pass 26 Jan 2010 56,561 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 53,538 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 53,538 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

body damage

o/s/r wheel trim missing

Pass 17 Jan 2008 45,491 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 45,333 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front brake pads getting low

n/s/f wheel trim missing

n/s/r tyre on legal limit

Pass 20 Jan 2007 32,225 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 CHO is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol 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 CHO, 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 CHO is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 January 2004.

Is BW53 CHO safe to buy?

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