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EF53 BJV

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

97,751 mi
Last recorded97,751 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 BJV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2022 97,751 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 28 Nov 2022 97,751 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 85,089 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 76,236 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 76,129 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 72,556 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Dec 2019 72,550 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated Noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Jan 2019 66,529 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 59,788 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 52,806 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 46,809 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 46,809 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 43,590 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 43,590 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 40,657 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 40,657 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 38,747 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 38,747 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 35,735 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 35,735 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 31,011 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 22,732 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 20,199 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 20,199 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Fail 29 Jan 2008 15,024 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

front wipers spilt

Pass 29 Jan 2008 15,024 miles

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

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

front wipers spilt

Pass 9 Jan 2007 10,585 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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EF53 BJV is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 EF53 BJV, 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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EF53 BJV is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 8 January 2004.

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