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EF53 BOV

2004 Ford Fiesta

Red Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,432 mi
Last recorded86,432 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 BOV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2018 86,432 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 81,815 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 7 Dec 2016 81,807 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 79,196 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 77,256 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 77,308 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 73,959 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 73,959 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 69,595 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 66,205 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)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 60,168 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 54,300 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2009 54,300 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 50,035 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)

Fail 8 Dec 2006 41,559 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 41,559 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 BOV is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EF53 BOV, 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 EF53 BOV registered?

EF53 BOV is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 24 January 2004.

Is EF53 BOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF53 BOV shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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