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BW53 FRU

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

75,313 mi
Last recorded75,313 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2011
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2011 75,313 miles

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

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

centre high level brake lamp not working

Pass 25 Feb 2010 65,806 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 25 Feb 2010 65,806 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Feb 2009 55,579 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 45,192 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 35,702 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 FRU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 FRU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BW53 FRU?

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What year was BW53 FRU registered?

BW53 FRU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 13 February 2004.

Is BW53 FRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW53 FRU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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