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BW53 FNX

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

142,106 mi
Last recorded142,106 miles
Recorded on13 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW53 FNX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2016 142,106 miles

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

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

Fail 13 May 2016 142,106 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 7 May 2015 125,120 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Fail 7 May 2015 125,120 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 114,809 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2013 104,549 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake matel pipes not cheak propely due to protaction coated & ubove cover

exhust system corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2013 104,548 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake matel pipes not cheak propely due to protaction coated & ubove cover

exhust system corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2012 87,615 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2011 74,429 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 74,429 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 63,158 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 45,934 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 45,934 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 26,562 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 FNX is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FNX, 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 FNX is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 January 2004.

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