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DC53 AXY

2004 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

94,077 mi
Last recorded94,077 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC53 AXY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2017 94,077 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear & front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (2.4.A.3)

Fail 8 Nov 2017 94,062 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear & front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 90,188 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)

offside rear bumper loose

power steering pump damp

slight engine oil leak

Fail 19 Oct 2016 90,188 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear bumper loose

power steering pump damp

slight engine oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2015 83,301 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 74,408 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 72,980 miles

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

advise engine oil leaks

Fail 26 Sep 2013 72,980 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

advise engine oil leaks

Pass 14 Sep 2012 71,003 miles

rear brake pipes coated with sealants & front wipers slight wear.

Fail 14 Sep 2012 71,003 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake pipes coated with sealants & front wipers slight wear.

Pass 5 Jan 2012 106,469 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 98,642 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 98,642 miles

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 85,555 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 67,773 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 52,414 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 35,869 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 AXY is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AXY, 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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DC53 AXY is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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