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BW53 PGY

2004 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

137,823 mi
Last recorded137,823 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW53 PGY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 137,823 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S + O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 134,698 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2024 131,981 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 123,581 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 123,581 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 121,410 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 118,082 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Fail 18 Nov 2020 118,082 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 115,146 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2019 115,144 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 110,529 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 104,747 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2017 104,747 miles

Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded both side (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 100,189 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

eye level stop light not functioning

Fail 21 Nov 2016 100,180 miles

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

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

eye level stop light not functioning

Pass 11 Dec 2014 83,958 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 70,450 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 56,611 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 44,098 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 44,098 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 32,995 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 28,644 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 23,247 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 18,204 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 13,669 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 PGY is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 PGY, 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 PGY registered?

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

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