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BW53 OWC

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2023
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

179,188 mi
Last recorded179,188 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2022 179,188 miles

Nearside Front Lower wing poor condition

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

back box connection poor condition

Fail 15 Aug 2022 179,187 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower wing poor condition

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

back box connection poor condition

Pass 11 Aug 2021 169,308 miles

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

engine steady bar worn

Fail 11 Aug 2021 169,308 miles

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

engine steady bar worn

Pass 17 Aug 2020 168,640 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2020 168,634 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides front to rear by rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn both sides axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

hi level brake lamp inoperative

Pass 10 Aug 2019 159,239 miles

front and rear tyres different sizes

Fail 10 Aug 2019 159,239 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

front and rear tyres different sizes

Pass 11 Aug 2018 149,158 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2018 149,158 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 142,059 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 128,682 miles

Front brake discs worn.

Front tyres worn.

N/S/R Tyre worn.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Aug 2015 121,832 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front wipers smear slightly

nearside rear tyre has splits on inner sidewall but not exposing cords

offside front tyre worn uneven

Pass 9 Aug 2014 114,801 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2014 114,801 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 104,342 miles

Drivers seat doesnt tilt forward

Link rod rubber boots splitting

Surface corrosion to underbody

Pass 7 Aug 2012 96,558 miles

Exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 7 Aug 2012 96,558 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Brake pads worn

Exhaust heatshield insecure

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

Oil level low.

Fail 2 Aug 2011 88,238 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

nearside front brake hose secured to mount bracket with zip tie

nearside rear shock absorber dust boot loose

Pass 2 Aug 2011 88,238 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front brake hose secured to mount bracket with zip tie

nearside rear shock absorber dust boot loose

Fail 30 Jul 2010 78,519 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

back box heat sheild loose

o/s/f tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

Pass 30 Jul 2010 78,519 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

back box heat sheild loose

o/s/f tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

Pass 24 Jul 2009 67,986 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2009 67,971 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

Fail 4 Jul 2008 57,447 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front wiper blades starting to smear screen

slight damage to osf and nsf tyre side wall's

Pass 4 Jul 2008 57,447 miles

front wiper blades starting to smear screen

slight damage to osf and nsf tyre side wall's

Pass 21 Jun 2007 44,478 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 44,478 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 37,233 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 37,150 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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 OWC is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 OWC, 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 OWC is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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