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AG53 DVB

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

54,003 mi
Last recorded54,003 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG53 DVB
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 54,003 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe and arms corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle and springs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2025 52,323 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle and springs both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear underbody corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2024 51,679 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2024 51,673 miles

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

Central Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Nearside burst under RBT test procedure (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 50,766 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 50,225 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 49,605 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 49,130 miles

injector chuffing

Fail 23 Jun 2020 49,130 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

injector chuffing

Pass 14 May 2019 47,582 miles

Injector seal chuffing

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 May 2018 46,481 miles

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

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

Fail 11 May 2018 46,481 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2017 45,124 miles

Offside Front Slight noise in wheel bearing.

Pass 23 May 2016 43,773 miles

Front headlamps electronically altered internally for aim test

Offside Rear seat belt not checked as child seat in this position

Rear exhaust rear section corroded and starting to braek up but not affecting emmissions as yet

Pass 28 May 2015 42,240 miles

Gearbox mounting showing signs of deterioration.

Fail 28 May 2015 42,240 miles

Gearbox mounting showing signs of deterioration.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2014 40,542 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 37,706 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 35,871 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 33,379 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 33,379 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 30,335 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 28,007 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 28,007 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 21,019 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 16,978 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)

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 DVB is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DVB, 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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AG53 DVB is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 11 February 2004.

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