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BW53 OVF

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,880 mi
Last recorded161,880 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2022 161,880 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 143,665 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

chip in windscreen

Pass 2 Dec 2020 125,805 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 125,805 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 101,768 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 98,053 miles

Offside Front tyre on 1.6mm,advise renewing asap

corrosion starting in rear exhaust box

rear tyres getting low

Pass 2 Sep 2016 96,131 miles

both rear tyres close to limit

offside front tyre close to limit

Fail 2 Sep 2016 96,131 miles

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

both rear tyres close to limit

offside front tyre close to limit

Pass 20 Jun 2015 92,849 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking

rear brake pipes rusty

Fail 10 Jun 2015 92,636 miles

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

nearside rear tyre cracking

rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 28 May 2014 83,307 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 73,165 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 73,164 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

front pads low

Pass 7 Feb 2012 65,337 miles

Eront tyres low on edges

Pass 20 Jan 2011 57,741 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 53,054 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 49,735 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 45,688 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 40,351 miles

N/S/Front door mirror not very secure. (Advise attention)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 40,351 miles

N/S/Front door mirror not very secure. (Advise attention)

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 OVF is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 OVF, 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 OVF registered?

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

Is BW53 OVF safe to buy?

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