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BW53 FPF

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

93,951 mi
Last recorded93,951 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW53 FPF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2024 93,951 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush so worn or insecure that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush so worn or insecure that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 88,332 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 86,090 miles

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))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear swing arm bushes deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres tread worn on outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 81,712 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 78,896 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Surface corrosion on rear brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 75,829 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 71,574 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 71,458 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 66,995 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2017 66,995 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 61,625 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Sep 2016 61,625 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 57,226 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 55,093 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 55,080 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Aug 2013 51,935 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2013 51,935 miles

Oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2012 47,566 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2012 47,566 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

near side front tyre worn on edges

off side front tyre tearing apart

Pass 22 Jan 2011 40,190 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 32,115 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 25,498 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 20,207 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 20,207 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 14,977 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 FPF is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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

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