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BW53 UME

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

63,712 mi
Last recorded63,712 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW53 UME
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 63,712 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

general under body rust

Fail 4 Mar 2026 63,712 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

general under body rust

Pass 3 Mar 2025 56,762 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General under body rust

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 50,991 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

general under body rust

Pass 2 Mar 2023 46,132 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2023 46,132 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 41,974 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged tyre has cut in sidewall as marked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge.

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2022 41,974 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged tyre has cut in sidewall as marked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge.

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 39,150 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 36,890 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 36,876 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Right on 1.6mm with bald edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 32,384 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 29,293 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured going white (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit right on limit with bald edges and perished/cracked tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit right on limit with bald edges and perished/cracked tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 25,937 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 25,745 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 25,405 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 25,035 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 24,518 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 23,840 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 22,291 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 20,723 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 18,240 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 14,740 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 10,469 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 UME is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UME, 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 UME registered?

BW53 UME is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 13 February 2004.

Is BW53 UME safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW53 UME shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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