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EG53 BHZ

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,650 mi
Last recorded57,650 miles
Recorded on28 May 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG53 BHZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 May 2021 57,650 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

all tyres condition only just acceptable

auxilary drive belt in poor condition

corrosion front sub frame and rear suspension cross member

corrosion offside rear by suspension coil spring

damage around front bumper security is just acceptable at time of inspection

front fog lamp insecure

heavy corrosion fuel filler neck

power steering noisy

slight imbalance front brakes

Pass 13 May 2020 56,437 miles

Both front hubs are heavily corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 May 2020 56,437 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Both front hubs are heavily corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 52,319 miles

Front brake pads getting low.

Pass 6 Jun 2018 50,514 miles

Both front hubs correded

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 4 Jun 2018 50,511 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded All PAS pipes plus transfer pipes on Rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached Excessively corroded (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front hubs correded

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 5 May 2017 49,557 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear and nearside and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 5 May 2017 49,557 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear and nearside and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 May 2016 43,803 miles

deterioration in rear exhaust unit

slight deterioration in both front brake disc

Fail 5 May 2016 43,803 miles

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

deterioration in rear exhaust unit

slight deterioration in both front brake disc

Pass 12 May 2015 38,701 miles

deterioration in rear exhaust support brackets

slight deterioration in both front brake disc inner faces

very slight deterioration in all four tyres side walls

Pass 12 May 2014 32,316 miles

deterioration on rear exhaust metal hangers

Pass 16 Apr 2013 27,561 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 24,728 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 19,976 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 19,976 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2010 16,463 miles

considerable deterioration on both rear tyres in tread pattern

Fail 11 May 2010 16,463 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 May 2009 13,988 miles

slight cracking inbetween treads and on side walls on all four tyres

Pass 6 May 2008 11,624 miles

slight deterioration in tread pattern on all four tyres

Pass 14 May 2007 9,193 miles

slight deterioration between treads on all tyres

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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EG53 BHZ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EG53 BHZ, 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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EG53 BHZ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 18 February 2004.

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