MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
179,188 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
engine steady bar worn
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
engine steady bar worn
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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
front and rear tyres different sizes
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
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
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)
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 ()
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
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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)
Drivers seat doesnt tilt forward
Link rod rubber boots splitting
Surface corrosion to underbody
Exhaust heatshield insecure
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.
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
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
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
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
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
front wiper blades starting to smear screen
slight damage to osf and nsf tyre side wall's
front wiper blades starting to smear screen
slight damage to osf and nsf tyre side wall's
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)
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)
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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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