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EG53 BJU

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

98,667 mi
Last recorded98,667 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG53 BJU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2021 98,667 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 8 Nov 2021 98,666 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 93,303 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

general corrosion to underside components

Pass 29 May 2019 92,781 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2019 92,781 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 92,477 miles

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

surface corrosion to all brake pipes

Fail 6 Jun 2018 92,477 miles

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

surface corrosion to all brake pipes

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 27 May 2017 92,216 miles
Fail 27 May 2017 92,216 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 25 May 2016 76,682 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 May 2015 62,231 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 46,755 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 27,456 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 7 Feb 2013 26,587 miles

nsr tyre 3mm on outer edge

Pass 27 Jan 2012 23,460 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 20,297 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 28 Jan 2010 17,372 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 14,532 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 11,457 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 11,457 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 9,104 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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EG53 BJU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 EG53 BJU, 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 EG53 BJU registered?

EG53 BJU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 25 February 2004.

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The MOT history for EG53 BJU shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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