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BW53 JAU

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

73,648 mi
Last recorded73,648 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW53 JAU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2021 73,648 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2021 73,648 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 68,650 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 68,650 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2020 64,426 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 62,759 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2019 62,758 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 59,035 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 57,496 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2017 57,496 miles

Offside Front Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 53,067 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 53,067 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2015 48,649 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2015 48,649 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 43,783 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2014 43,783 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 1 Feb 2013 39,326 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 39,326 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 34,959 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 30,720 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 26,471 miles

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

n s f tyre has a slight cut on side wall

Pass 6 Feb 2009 22,402 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2009 22,312 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 18,013 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 13,635 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 JAU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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

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