MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,479 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Centre Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
centre rear seatbelt mechanism feels rough
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
centre rear seatbelt mechanism feels rough
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nail in front tyre
Nail in rear tyre
Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear number plate becoming deteriorated
How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?
Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DA53 NDC is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.
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 NDC, 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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DA53 NDC is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 3 February 2004.
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