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BW53 URB

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

133,139 mi
Last recorded133,139 miles
Recorded on27 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW53 URB
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 May 2019 133,139 miles
Fail 27 May 2019 133,137 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2018 128,615 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 128,615 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 122,684 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all of vehicles metal (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring worn both sides (2.4.C.1b)

under body and suspension components have wide spread surface corrosion

Fail 12 Jun 2017 122,684 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all of vehicles metal (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring worn both sides (2.4.C.1b)

under body and suspension components have wide spread surface corrosion

Pass 11 Jun 2016 105,879 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Jun 2016 105,879 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 6 May 2015 101,625 miles

corrosion in prescribed areas

exhaust leaks rear joint

main and nearside front brake pipes corroded

nearside front tyre worn to limit

offside front tyre inner edge worn smooth

Fail 6 May 2015 101,625 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

corrosion in prescribed areas

exhaust leaks rear joint

main and nearside front brake pipes corroded

nearside front tyre worn to limit

offside front tyre inner edge worn smooth

Pass 15 May 2014 96,015 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

o/s drive shaft oil seal leaking

Fail 14 May 2014 96,014 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

o/s drive shaft oil seal leaking

Fail 7 May 2014 95,859 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front wiper blades split but do clear the windscreen effectively

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2013 90,049 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

fuel cap broken

Fail 26 Apr 2013 89,930 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

fuel cap broken

Pass 12 Apr 2012 84,850 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 79,614 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 77,551 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 63,257 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 47,415 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 37,462 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

recommend front wiper blades replaced

spare tye is half a millimeter on the outer edge

Pass 8 Feb 2008 37,462 miles

recommend front wiper blades replaced

spare tye is half a millimeter on the outer edge

Pass 9 Feb 2007 31,188 miles

front brakes are 17 percent out of balance

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 URB is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 URB, 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 URB is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 9 February 2004.

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