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BW53 YGC

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

75,235 mi
Last recorded75,235 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW53 YGC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2020 75,235 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 75,235 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2019 73,252 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing low edges

Fail 30 Nov 2019 73,252 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing low edges

Pass 16 Nov 2018 67,915 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 67,915 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2017 61,931 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 51,540 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 51,540 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 45,233 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2015 45,233 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 39,111 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 28,086 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres wearing on the inner/outer tread

difficult to inspect front brake pads as wheel trims make it difficult to view inside

Pass 10 Sep 2013 28,086 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

both front tyres wearing on the inner/outer tread

difficult to inspect front brake pads as wheel trims make it difficult to view inside

Pass 24 Nov 2012 25,552 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on edges.

Pass 7 Jan 2011 21,137 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 20,617 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 17,715 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 14,805 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 12,595 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 YGC is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YGC, 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 YGC registered?

BW53 YGC is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 5 February 2004.

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