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BW53 HYZ

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

120,313 mi
Last recorded120,313 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2018 120,313 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 113,738 miles

offside front steel brake pipe slight corrosion

Pass 4 May 2016 107,718 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear of n/s main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

corrosion on n/s/r & o/s/r chassis rails

front brake pad wear getting low

Fail 4 May 2016 107,716 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of o/s main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear of n/s main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

corrosion on n/s/r & o/s/r chassis rails

front brake pad wear getting low

Pass 17 Apr 2015 99,492 miles

Handbrake travel

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight huming noise from offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Apr 2014 92,215 miles

handbrake travel

corrosion and grease on n/s/f and o/s/f brake pipes

Fail 16 Apr 2014 92,213 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

corrosion and grease on n/s/f and o/s/f brake pipes

handbrake travel

Pass 1 May 2013 86,003 miles

corrosion on exhaust rear box

n/s/r tyre only just legal on outer edge

Pass 19 Apr 2012 76,520 miles

Condition of exhaust system

Uneven wear to nearside rear tyre outer edge

Pass 27 Apr 2011 68,194 miles

Chips on screen

Condition of wiper blades

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 59,500 miles

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

Wear to both front & nearside rear tyres on edges

Pass 6 May 2009 49,714 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 46,291 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 41,525 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 34,935 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs worn

Pass 24 Jan 2007 34,935 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs worn

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 HYZ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

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