MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,059 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)
Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
rear brake application uneven n/s slow (3.7.B.2)
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
rear brake application uneven n/s slow (3.7.B.2)
rear brakes release unevenly n/s slow (3.7.B.4)
lower engine/gearbox mounting split
oil leak
lower engine/gearbox mounting split
oil leak
Nail in offside rear tyre
front brake discs worn thin and lipped
n/s/f tyre cracked on sidewall
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Nail in offside rear tyre
front brake discs worn thin and lipped
n/s/f tyre cracked on sidewall
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
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)
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DC53 AXP is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 DC53 AXP, 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 DC53 AXP registered?
DC53 AXP is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 23 January 2004.
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