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AD53 OGW

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

102,398 mi
Last recorded102,398 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 OGW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2025 102,398 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S + O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S + O/S 195/50R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Jan 2025 102,398 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S + O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S + O/S 195/50R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 99,676 miles

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

covered with underseal

Pass 30 Jan 2023 96,489 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2022 93,487 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2022 93,487 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 90,908 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 87,123 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 83,022 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 81,178 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 76,180 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 71,027 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

engine management warning light on

Fail 28 Jan 2016 71,023 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

engine management warning light on

Pass 31 Jan 2015 66,410 miles

Nearside rear tyre feathered

Oil leak

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 62,841 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front coil springs not located on end stops

centre stop lamp not working

nearside rear tyre cracked in tread and out of shape on inner edge

wiper clearing poor

Pass 29 Jan 2013 59,262 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

mounting broken/worn o/s headlamp

Fail 15 Jan 2013 59,185 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

M.I.L. lamp

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

mounting broken/worn o/s headlamp

Pass 19 Dec 2011 55,162 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 50,361 miles

BOTH Front Brake Discs worn.

Coolant Level low - topped up (pink).

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Power Steering Fluid below minimum level - topped up.

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 12 Jan 2010 43,400 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Plastic Engine Cover fitted.

Pass 12 Jan 2010 43,400 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Plastic Engine Cover fitted.

Pass 10 Jan 2009 36,593 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Plastic Engine cover fitted.

Pass 17 Jan 2008 31,660 miles

O/S/F Tyre worn to 3mm.

N/S/R Tyre worn to 3mm.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Plastic Engine Cover fitted.

Pass 11 Jan 2007 26,788 miles

195/50/15v

o/s/f tyre on 3mm only

wipers poor

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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AD53 OGW is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 AD53 OGW, 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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AD53 OGW is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 7 January 2004.

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