FORD FIESTA BL53YWZ has 27 MOTs

Has MOT
Has Tax

This 2004 FORD FIESTA has Passed 18 MOTs and Failed 9 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 71,864 miles 2 months ago on Thursday 10th September 2026 at 09:32.

The current MOT will expire in 10 months on Thursday 9th September 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 9 months on Sunday 1st August 2027.

BL53YWZ MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED9TH SEPTEMBER 202771,864 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Road Wheel Slightly Distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  2. MINOR - Offside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  3. MINOR - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Parking Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
FAILED7TH SEPTEMBER 202671,863 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Road Wheel Slightly Distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  2. MINOR - Offside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  3. MINOR - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content At Idle Exceeds Default Limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  5. MAJOR - Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Exceeds Default Limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  6. ADVISORY - Parking Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  7. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
PASSED4TH SEPTEMBER 20255TH SEPTEMBER 202668,671 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. MINOR - Offside Front Lower Suspension Component Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
PASSED27TH AUGUST 20245TH SEPTEMBER 202565,141 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Genral Underbody Corrosion
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED6TH SEPTEMBER 20235TH SEPTEMBER 202464,164 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Underbody Corrosion
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED11TH AUGUST 202210TH AUGUST 202362,979 MI
FAILED5TH AUGUST 202262,978 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED25TH JUNE 202124TH JUNE 202262,050 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Both (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Both (1.1.11 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
FAILED25TH JUNE 202162,050 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  2. PRS - Nearside Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Both (1.1.11 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Both (1.1.11 (c))
  5. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED25TH JULY 201924TH JANUARY 202159,710 MI
PASSED10TH JULY 20189TH JULY 201956,783 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
FAILED4TH JULY 201856,783 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Service Brake Efficiency Less Than 50% Of The Required Value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Front Road Wheel Badly Distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
PASSED10TH JANUARY 20179TH JANUARY 201851,814 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  2. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (6.3.1d)
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (6.3.1d)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.2.c.1c)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED11TH FEBRUARY 201614TH FEBRUARY 201747,973 MI
PASSED28TH JANUARY 201514TH FEBRUARY 201642,950 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
FAILED12TH FEBRUARY 201437,473 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  2. PRS - Offside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  3. PRS - Nearside Rear Tyre Not Fitted In Accordance With Side Wall Instructions (4.1.d.1f)
PASSED12TH FEBRUARY 201414TH FEBRUARY 201537,473 MI
PASSED15TH FEBRUARY 201314TH FEBRUARY 201432,448 MI
FAILED25TH JANUARY 201332,262 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Exhaust Emissions Carbon Monoxide Content At Idle Excessive (7.3.d.4)
  2. FAIL - Exhaust Emissions Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Excessive (7.3.d.3)
FAILED23RD JANUARY 201332,191 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Exhaust Emissions Carbon Monoxide Content At Idle Excessive (7.3.d.4)
  2. FAIL - Exhaust Emissions Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Excessive (7.3.d.3)
PASSED27TH JANUARY 201226TH JANUARY 201327,868 MI
FAILED10TH JANUARY 201124,973 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (1.7.5a)
PASSED10TH JANUARY 20119TH JANUARY 201224,973 MI
PASSED3RD SEPTEMBER 20092ND SEPTEMBER 201019,875 MI
FAILED3RD SEPTEMBER 200919,867 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Rear Tyre Has A Bulge, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure (4.1.d.1b)
PASSED14TH AUGUST 200813TH AUGUST 200916,600 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED29TH DECEMBER 20061ST JANUARY 200811,713 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

BL53YWZ Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 67% | MOT Failure Rate: 33%

BL53YWZ MOT Comments

Tip: Read our guide on What These Advisory Notes Mean…

BL53YWZ Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 71,864 miles | Average yearly mileage: 3,267 miles

BL53YWZ FAQs

This Ford Fiesta with registration BL53YWZ was manufactured on Thursday 1st January 2004 so it is currently 23 years old. Its colour is Black and it has a 1.4 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 71,864 miles, so this Ford has travelled an average of 3,267 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 27 MOTs on record for this Ford Fiesta beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 9 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means BL53YWZ has a 67% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Ford Fiesta has had 28 Advisories, 6 PRS Notices, 5 Minor, 7 Major, 1 Dangerous and 5 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Ford Fiesta is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 9 months on Sunday 1st August 2027 .

Does BL53YWZ have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Tuesday 3rd November 2026 BL53YWZ does have an active MOT. Read more

Is BL53YWZ Taxed?

Yes, as of Tuesday 3rd November 2026 BL53YWZ does have Tax. Read more

When does BL53YWZ Tax expire?

The current Tax for BL53YWZ will expire in 9 months on Sunday 1st August 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does BL53YWZ MOT expire?

The current MOT for BL53YWZ will expire in 10 months on Thursday 9th September 2027. Read more

When did BL53YWZ have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for BL53YWZ was on Thursday 10th September 2026 at 09:32. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has BL53YWZ Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 27 MOTs on record for BL53YWZ we can see 18 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has BL53YWZ Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 27 MOTs on record for BL53YWZ we can see 9 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 67% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is BL53YWZ?

BL53YWZ is registered as a 2004 Ford Fiesta. Read more

How many miles has BL53YWZ done?

The odometer reading for BL53YWZ at the last MOT in September 2026 was 71,864 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 3,267 miles per year. Read more

How old is BL53YWZ?

The vehicle BL53YWZ was manufactured in 2004 so it is currently 23 years old. It was first registered on Thursday 1st January 2004. Read more

What colour is BL53YWZ?

The official colour of BL53YWZ is recorded as Black. Read more

What engine does BL53YWZ have?

BL53YWZ has a 1.4 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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