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AG53 DRX

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

70,982 mi
Last recorded70,982 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG53 DRX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 70,982 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2025 70,505 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Lower 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))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 67,706 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component 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 Suspension component 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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

o,s. headlamp misted

Pass 15 Sep 2023 62,054 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 59,398 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 56,326 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 52,521 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 48,217 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 43,527 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 39,253 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 39,253 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 35,016 miles

Nearside Rear brake slight binding

Pass 16 Feb 2015 30,693 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 26,956 miles

slight binding on n/s rear brake,

Pass 21 Feb 2013 23,925 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 19,401 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2012 19,401 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2011 15,650 miles

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

n/s/r tyre cracked with age no cords showing

Fail 5 Feb 2011 15,650 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

n/s/r tyre cracked with age no cords showing

Pass 8 Feb 2010 11,840 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 8,826 miles

slight damage to offside rear tyre wall

Fail 11 Feb 2008 8,208 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

nearside front tyre damaged on outer side wall

Pass 11 Feb 2008 8,208 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre damaged on outer side wall

Pass 1 Feb 2007 6,856 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

cut in nearside front tyre side wall

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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AG53 DRX is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,596cc 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 AG53 DRX, 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 AG53 DRX registered?

AG53 DRX is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 23 February 2004.

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