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BW53 CRJ

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

124,840 mi
Last recorded124,840 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW53 CRJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2019 124,840 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive only just acceptable when inspected (8.4.1 (a) (i))

difficulty accessing rear of vehicle/ front seats faulty.

engine management warning light on

Fail 16 Nov 2019 124,840 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive only just acceptable when inspected (8.4.1 (a) (i))

difficulty accessing rear of vehicle/ front seats faulty.

offside rear light unit loose

rear bumper loose just acceptable

windscreen dirty

Pass 28 Nov 2018 120,654 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 120,654 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 116,642 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 116,642 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 110,552 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 103,714 miles

front number plate cracked

slight run out o/s/f brake

Fail 2 Nov 2015 103,714 miles

Offside Side repeater does not face the side (1.4.A.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake excessively fluctuating both front run out!! (3.7.B.3)

front number plate cracked

Fail 30 Oct 2014 101,241 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

clutch is in poor condition.

nearside front wheel has morerate distortion.

nearside rear wheel has morerate distortion.

steering rack has a misting of oil.

Pass 30 Oct 2014 101,241 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

clutch is in poor condition.

nearside front wheel has morerate distortion.

nearside rear wheel has morerate distortion.

steering rack has a misting of oil.

Pass 1 Nov 2013 97,388 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

nearside front tyre has worn smooth on outside edge.

Fail 1 Nov 2013 97,388 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

nearside front tyre has worn smooth on outside edge.

Pass 29 Oct 2012 94,673 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear coil springs corroded

offside front coil spring corroded

plastic hub caps fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2011 91,222 miles

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

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

nearside rear sock absorber casing incomplete

offside rear skock absorber casing incomplete

Fail 22 Oct 2011 91,222 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

nearside rear sock absorber casing incomplete

offside rear skock absorber casing incomplete

Pass 3 Nov 2010 83,533 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 31 Oct 2010 43,408 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2010 43,408 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 71,821 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Oct 2009 71,821 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 66,645 miles

O.S.F Tyre getting low. N.S,R Tyre getting low on outter edge

Fail 13 Oct 2008 66,645 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

O.S.F Tyre getting low. N.S,R Tyre getting low on outter edge

Pass 16 Oct 2007 61,199 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 61,145 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 54,656 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 54,241 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 CRJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 CRJ, 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 CRJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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