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BW53 PFN

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

122,006 mi
Last recorded122,006 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2017 122,006 miles

Engine managment light on

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside front tyre wearing low

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2016 108,743 miles

clutch pedal bushes worn

engine managment lamp on

offside/nearside front tyres wearing low

rear exhaust box heavily corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2015 97,725 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

engine management lamp on

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2015 97,725 miles

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

Oil leak

engine management lamp on

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2014 86,067 miles

Oil leak

rear exhaust box corroding

slight movement in clutch pedal

slight wear front brake discs

Fail 29 Jan 2014 86,067 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

rear exhaust box corroding

slight movement in clutch pedal

slight wear front brake discs

Pass 20 Jan 2013 71,228 miles

tested in wet conditions

Fail 20 Jan 2013 71,228 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

tested in wet conditions

Fail 16 Jan 2012 55,241 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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s rear tyre void of tread on edge not measurable tread

Pass 16 Jan 2012 55,241 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)

n/s rear tyre void of tread on edge not measurable tread

Pass 26 Jan 2011 39,660 miles

screen stone chipped

Fail 30 Jan 2010 31,953 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2010 31,953 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2009 20,836 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2009 20,836 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 25,596 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 18,850 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 PFN is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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