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DA53 MZD

2004 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,733 mi
Last recorded127,733 miles
Recorded on6 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 MZD
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2016 127,733 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 121,655 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight blow from the exhaust

slight play in the steering

Pass 13 May 2015 121,655 miles

slight blow from the exhaust

slight play in the steering

Pass 13 Jan 2014 103,470 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Jan 2014 103,470 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 89,878 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 81,338 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 81,338 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2011 73,659 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 73,659 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 61,026 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 61,026 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 47,526 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 36,624 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 26,852 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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DA53 MZD is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 DA53 MZD, 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 DA53 MZD registered?

DA53 MZD is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 22 January 2004.

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