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AG53 DWC

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests26 (13 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

70,995 mi
Last recorded70,995 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG53 DWC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 13 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 70,995 miles

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

gearbox oil leak

Fail 21 May 2019 70,943 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

coolant tank leaking

exhaust back box heat shield loose

gearbox oil leak

Pass 11 May 2018 66,829 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 66,827 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

advise engine light on

Pass 9 May 2017 61,037 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also tyre walls cracked/perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front exhaust flexi section deteriorated/worn

nearside front & nearside rear fitted with steel rims at time of retest

noise on offside front suspension

Fail 5 May 2017 61,033 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also tyre walls cracked/perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front exhaust flexi section deteriorated/worn

noise on offside front suspension

Pass 7 Apr 2016 54,410 miles

Offside Front suspension noisey

nearside and offside sun visors missing

Fail 7 Apr 2016 54,410 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension noisey

nearside and offside sun visors missing

Pass 30 Mar 2015 44,659 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 44,659 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 38,530 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Apr 2014 38,530 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Mar 2014 38,494 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nail in OSF tyre

Rear gear box mount worn

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

unable to move both front seats to gain access to rear seats.

Pass 26 Apr 2013 35,298 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

nearside & offside front seat backs do not fold forward(3 door vehicle).

Fail 25 Apr 2013 35,288 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

nearside & offside front seat backs do not fold forward(3 door vehicle).

Pass 30 Mar 2012 31,031 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2012 31,029 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 30 Mar 2011 26,433 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 26,433 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 22,646 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2010 22,646 miles

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

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

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 24 Mar 2009 18,094 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 18,094 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2008 12,845 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

n/s front tyre starting to split on inner side wall due to tyres being run nearly flat ie 10psi All tyres under inflated, Have all been pumped up!

Pass 19 Mar 2008 12,845 miles

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

n/s front tyre starting to split on inner side wall due to tyres being run nearly flat ie 10psi All tyres under inflated, Have all been pumped up!

Pass 7 Mar 2007 7,378 miles

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 DWC is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 AG53 DWC, 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 DWC is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 17 February 2004.

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