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DC53 AXU

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

15,227 mi
Last recorded15,227 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC53 AXU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2021 15,227 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 15,183 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 14,898 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 14,578 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Jan 2018 14,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 14,242 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Jan 2017 14,242 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 13,692 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 13,106 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 13,106 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 12,099 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 11,362 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 11,362 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 10,315 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Jan 2011 9,270 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 8,169 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 7,217 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 6,233 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Feb 2007 4,860 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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DC53 AXU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DC53 AXU, 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 AXU registered?

DC53 AXU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 22 January 2004.

Is DC53 AXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC53 AXU shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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