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DA53 NDL

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

115,654 mi
Last recorded115,654 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 NDL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2018 115,654 miles

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

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 115,654 miles

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

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 105,459 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 105,443 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 94,019 miles

Centre Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

EXHAUST BACK BOX RUBBER SPLIT / DAMAGE

Nearside Rear TYRE TREAD UNEVENLY WORN

Fail 6 Oct 2014 88,898 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 88,898 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 84,877 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 76,616 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 76,616 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2012 68,134 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 27 Jan 2012 68,130 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 61,622 miles

steel wheels fitted for retest

Fail 26 Jan 2011 61,621 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 54,766 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 54,766 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 44,873 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 44,873 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front brake pads worn

Fail 12 Jan 2008 37,538 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front disc pads are 75% worn

front number plate is separating

Pass 12 Jan 2008 37,538 miles

front disc pads are 75% worn

front number plate is separating

Pass 17 Jan 2007 29,674 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 NDL is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 NDL, 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 NDL is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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