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DA53 NDX

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,704 mi
Last recorded124,704 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 124,704 miles

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

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2024 120,203 miles

Coolant leak radiator drain plug, Slight ()

Signs of gear box oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2023 115,216 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2023 115,216 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 110,604 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 102,756 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 96,004 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

fuel cap locking device sticking

Pass 12 Aug 2019 92,733 miles

Exhaust Back Box leaking

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 12 Aug 2019

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Back Box leaking

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 86,391 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 86,391 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 80,418 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 75,506 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 75,506 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 70,814 miles

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 26 Jan 2015 69,355 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 64,860 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 60,244 miles

unable to check nearside rear seatbelt due to baby seat fitted.

Pass 25 Jan 2012 56,379 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 49,874 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

noise from engine area

wheel trims fitted

Fail 1 Mar 2011 49,874 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

noise from engine area

wheel trims fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2010 40,732 miles

Drive belts noisey

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

Wheel trims fitted

Fail 18 Feb 2010 40,732 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Drive belts noisey

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Wheel trims fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2009 35,107 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 35,107 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2008 29,988 miles

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

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

noise from power steering pump

Pass 30 Jan 2008 29,988 miles

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

noise from power steering pump

Pass 29 Jan 2007 23,085 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 NDX is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NDX, 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 NDX registered?

DA53 NDX is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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