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276 DCD

2013 Ford Fiesta

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

133,584 mi
Last recorded133,584 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Fiesta51,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration276 DCD
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 133,584 miles

Rear both main axle bushes starting to separate from centre slightly.

Fail 27 Feb 2026 133,582 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer box leaking. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer box leaking. (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned hidden by wheel trim so unable to check tyre valve condition. (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned wheel trim metal ring rubbing against tyre valve and valve cut out in wheel trim at incorrect place. (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear both main axle bushes starting to separate from centre slightly.

Pass 12 Feb 2026 116,345 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 112,129 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 124,443 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2025 124,443 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Heat shield loose

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jan 2025 112,126 miles

Central Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear pipes x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 116,113 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2024 116,113 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Pass 8 Feb 2024 107,257 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Feb 2024 107,257 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 105,927 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 105,927 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 99,085 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2023 99,064 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (FRONT) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 94,252 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 89,707 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 86,494 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 86,494 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2021 77,893 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 77,887 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 7 Apr 2020 70,443 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 70,434 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 78,434 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 78,434 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2019 64,472 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 64,470 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2019 61,448 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 51,650 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 51,649 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2018 49,530 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both also both perishing (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 39,807 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 27,964 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 27,962 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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276 DCD is a 2013 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2013 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 51,921 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 276 DCD, 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 13 years old, this Ford Fiesta is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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276 DCD is a 2013 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 12 July 2013.

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