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BW53 FVL

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,426 mi
Last recorded71,426 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW53 FVL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2018 71,426 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 68,140 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cut on inner sidewall

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

Fail 6 Feb 2017 68,119 miles

Central Rear Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Rear tyre cut on inner sidewall

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 65,702 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear centre seat belt missing

Fail 9 Mar 2015 58,161 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 58,161 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 49,729 miles

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

rear exhaust heat sheild loose

Pass 7 Feb 2013 41,616 miles

Offside front seat does not fold forward.

Pass 14 Feb 2012 37,899 miles

Rear exhaust heat shield is insecure

Fail 14 Feb 2012 37,899 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear exhaust heat shield is insecure

Pass 14 Feb 2011 33,499 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 29,219 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 24,716 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside front tyre has a slight cut in the sidewall.

Pass 13 Feb 2008 20,193 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 17,633 miles

nearside front tyre has a cut in sidewall NOT deeep enough to reach the ply or cords

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 FVL is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FVL, 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

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What year was BW53 FVL registered?

BW53 FVL is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 January 2004.

Is BW53 FVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW53 FVL shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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