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BW53 VAK

2004 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

152,537 mi
Last recorded152,537 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2018 152,537 miles

Nearside Front tyre treads worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre treads worn on outer edge

Pass 28 Jun 2017 143,641 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre treads worn on inner edge

Fail 16 May 2017 143,635 miles

Offside Front Upper Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front tyre treads worn on outer edge

Pass 18 Feb 2016 135,354 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at rear n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Centre exhaust heat covers loose

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 122,909 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 111,652 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 98,251 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2013 98,251 miles

Offside Front 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)

Pass 14 Jan 2012 83,606 miles

srs managment light showing a fault

Pass 17 Jan 2011 69,290 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 61,238 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 61,238 miles

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

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

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

off side wiper worn

Pass 19 Jan 2009 54,151 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 54,151 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 31 Jan 2008 44,671 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 44,671 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 38,023 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 VAK is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VAK, 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 VAK registered?

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

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