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BW53 JCU

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,999 mi
Last recorded103,999 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2018 103,999 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2018 103,990 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2017 98,549 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2017 98,547 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2016 91,615 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 85,240 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 78,459 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 72,638 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 72,638 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 68,350 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 68,350 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 63,775 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 58,893 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 48,452 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 34,371 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 21,884 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 JCU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JCU, 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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What year was BW53 JCU registered?

BW53 JCU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 24 January 2004.

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