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BW53 CJZ

2004 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

39,530 mi
Last recorded39,530 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW53 CJZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2020 39,530 miles

Central stop light out

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

Fail 17 Jan 2020 39,530 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Central stop light out

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 35,243 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 32,424 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose & pipe corroded

Nearside Front Tyre has cut in sidewall but no bigger than 25mm

Nearside Rear Brake hose & pipe corroded

Offside Front Brake hose & pipe corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose & pipe corroded

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 30,625 miles

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front tyre has small cut in sidewall no bigger than 25mm

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance cracked (1.3.2d)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 28,455 miles

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

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rears (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 26,109 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 24,024 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 24,024 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 22,141 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 19,706 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 18,532 miles

front tyres worn close to limit on inside edges ok at time of test

Pass 8 Jan 2010 16,117 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 14,225 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 10,759 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front steering rack slight play

Pass 26 Jan 2007 8,244 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 CJZ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 CJZ, 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 CJZ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 26 January 2004.

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