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BW53 HXU

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

104,372 mi
Last recorded104,372 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2021 104,372 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 96,257 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 96,251 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2019 94,817 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases central section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened also wearing thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber bump stop/dust cover adrift

Offside Front abs wire adrift

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides, to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

central stop light not working

Pass 12 May 2018 88,881 miles

Central stop light not working

slight grease loss o/s front inner drive gaiter

Fail 4 May 2018 88,866 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Central stop light not working

coolant low

slight grease loss o/s front inner drive gaiter

Pass 6 May 2017 83,700 miles

Central stop light not working

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

Fail 3 May 2017 83,700 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Central stop light not working

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 75,629 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 72,361 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 72,158 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 68,186 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 64,617 miles

front to rear brake pipes slight corrosion

Fail 1 Feb 2013 64,617 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

front to rear brake pipes slight corrosion

rear tyres heavlly perished &o/s/rear puntured

Pass 10 Feb 2012 62,606 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 62,606 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2011 60,699 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 60,699 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 58,999 miles

engine mounting split

Fail 25 Feb 2010 58,999 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

engine mounting split

Pass 21 Feb 2009 52,326 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 42,309 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 42,309 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 33,484 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 33,484 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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 HXU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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