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BW53 OZE

2004 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

108,238 mi
Last recorded108,238 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW53 OZE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2022 108,238 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive main chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive main chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear service & parking brake efforts slightly reduced

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component from rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear both shock absorber dust covers insecure

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 29 Jan 2022 108,186 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive main chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive main chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear service & parking brake efforts slightly reduced

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component from rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear both shock absorber dust covers insecure

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 16 Jan 2021 102,142 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive main chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive main chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective cracked/perished ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear both offside & nearside shock absorber dust covers insecure

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 25 Jan 2020 97,270 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component from power steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both offside & nearside main chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear both offside & nearside shock absorber dust covers insecure

Fail 18 Jan 2020 97,126 miles

Emissions not tested Due to major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Engine coolant tank - low

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

Offside Front Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component from power steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both offside & nearside main chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear both offside & nearside shock absorber dust covers insecure

Pass 18 Jan 2019 89,602 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

engine stabilizer mount bush worn

Pass 27 Jan 2018 82,772 miles

Central Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Jan 2018 82,642 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Central Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Feb 2017 75,211 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Jan 2017 75,086 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Jan 2016 67,409 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 67,409 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 66,011 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 62,644 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 60,924 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 59,236 miles

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

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

large split in o/s/r tyre

Fail 30 Aug 2012 59,235 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

large split in o/s/r tyre

Pass 8 Sep 2011 53,957 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 50,132 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 40,678 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 33,306 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 22 Jan 2007 26,147 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 24,893 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 OZE is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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

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