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BW53 JCJ

2004 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,086 mi
Last recorded69,086 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW53 JCJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 69,086 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 62,032 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2025 62,020 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 53,759 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 48,417 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 48,105 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 15 Dec 2021 44,705 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 41,001 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 39,362 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak expansion tank split (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 195/50R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2019 39,361 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/50R15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded after flex to drum (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear before flex pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak expansion tank split (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 195/50R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 38,201 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 37,224 miles

Offside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2016 36,382 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 35,033 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 33,493 miles

Nearside rear tyre tread and sidewall in poor condition

Offside rear brake pipe corroded

Offside rear tyre tread cracking

Pass 20 Jun 2013 31,845 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 31,074 miles

cracks in both rear tyres

Pass 14 Jun 2011 30,245 miles

cracks in both rear tyres

nearside rear seat belt not tested due to babyseat fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2010 29,293 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 25 Jun 2009 28,083 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

cracks in both rear tyre treads

Pass 25 Jun 2009 28,083 miles

cracks in both rear tyre treads

Pass 25 Jun 2008 27,129 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 24,936 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 24,936 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 17,366 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 JCJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 JCJ, 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 JCJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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