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BW53 NXB

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

95,690 mi
Last recorded95,690 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW53 NXB
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 95,690 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 85,611 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear heat shield loose

Fail 25 Apr 2017 85,611 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear heat shield loose

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 79,576 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 79,576 miles

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

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint d/link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall split and cut 195/50/15v (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 May 2015 71,914 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 May 2015 71,914 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 68,467 miles

rear wiperblade u/s

slight corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 17 Oct 2013 65,688 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2013 65,688 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 61,390 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 61,390 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 25 Oct 2011 55,490 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 55,490 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2010 50,995 miles

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

Nearside outer sill damaged

Slight damage to rear panels/bumper of vehicle

Pass 9 Sep 2009 44,989 miles

damage to rear bumper & tailgate

slight damage on offside front bumper

Fail 9 Sep 2009 44,989 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

damage to rear bumper & tailgate

slight damage on offside front bumper

Fail 29 Oct 2008 36,440 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

both rear alloy wheels slightly distorted

Pass 29 Oct 2008 36,440 miles

both rear alloy wheels slightly distorted

Pass 6 Sep 2008 35,322 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2008 35,002 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 27,790 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 25,432 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 NXB is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 NXB, 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 NXB registered?

BW53 NXB is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 January 2004.

Is BW53 NXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW53 NXB shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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