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BL53 DTN

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

70,190 mi
Last recorded70,190 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 DTN
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 70,190 miles

Central Front Lower engine/gearbox stabilizer rear most bush deteriorated

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre over 10 years old (4813)

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre over 10 years old (3815)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi hose to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear tyre over 10 years old (4514)

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

Rear handbrake cables corroded (nearside + offside)

Pass 11 Sep 2024 65,085 miles

Central Front Lower rear most engine /gearbox stabilizer bush deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded lower section of coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi hose to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded lower section of coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Body component slightly loose exhaust heat shield (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear handbrake cables corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2023 61,453 miles

Central Front Lower rear most gearbox stabilizer bush deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Rear exhaust heats sheild slightly insecure

Rear handbrake cables slight corrosion (nearside + offside)

Pass 5 Jul 2022 59,219 miles

Central Front Lower gearbox stabilizer bush slightly deteriorated

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear handbrake cables corroded (nearside + offside)

Offside Front inner sidewall of tyre damaged but no ply/cords exposed

Fail 30 Jun 2022 59,219 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Front Lower gearbox stabilizer bush slightly deteriorated

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear handbrake cables corroded (nearside + offside)

Offside Front inner sidewall of tyre damaged but no ply/cords exposed

Pass 28 May 2021 59,081 miles

Central Front Lower gearbox stabilizer bush slightly perished

Coil spring corroded front + rear, nearside + offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside + offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside + offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside + offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Fail 27 May 2021 59,081 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Front Lower gearbox stabilizer bush slightly perished

Coil spring corroded front + rear, nearside + offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside + offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside + offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside + offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2020 58,722 miles

Nearside Rear 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 29 Jan 2019 58,455 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

engine slightly damp oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2018 57,306 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 51,246 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 51,246 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 43,114 miles

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

collent leak

Fail 22 Jan 2016 43,114 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/50/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

collent leak

Pass 8 Jan 2015 37,921 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 37,921 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 32,694 miles

n/s/r tyre low

Pass 19 Jan 2013 29,199 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

tested wet/snow

Pass 24 Jan 2012 25,678 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge not main tread

vehicle tested in wet

Pass 21 Jan 2011 22,920 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 22,920 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 20,329 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 20,329 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 17,554 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 14,698 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 11,249 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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BL53 DTN 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 73.1%.

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 BL53 DTN, 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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BL53 DTN is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 27 January 2004.

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The MOT history for BL53 DTN shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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