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AM53 DTF

2004 Ford Fiesta

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM53 DTF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2018
Pass 9 Jun 2017
Fail 9 Jun 2017

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 126,693 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread cracking

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 120,615 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2015 120,615 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 112,754 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Jun 2014 112,754 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 May 2013 94,419 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 83,262 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 69,821 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

center stop light not working

Fail 15 Jun 2011 69,821 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

center stop light not working

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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AM53 DTF is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AM53 DTF, 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 AM53 DTF registered?

AM53 DTF is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 January 2004.

Is AM53 DTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM53 DTF shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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