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DA53 TZN

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,822 mi
Last recorded112,822 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Oct 2018 112,822 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

oil leak and level on minimum

Pass 31 Oct 2017 106,586 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened starting (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 31 Oct 2017 106,586 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened starting (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush axle bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Oct 2016 90,716 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 90,716 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Oil leak Oil Filter ()

Pass 17 Oct 2015 76,316 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 71,083 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 64,268 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2013 59,042 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2013 59,042 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2012 53,976 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 49,162 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 42,969 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 36,393 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 30,051 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 24,084 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 TZN is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DA53 TZN, 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 TZN is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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