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DC53 BFE

2004 Ford Fiesta

Orange Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

89,270 mi
Last recorded89,270 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC53 BFE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2018 89,270 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Slight corrosion on rear chasy

Fail 23 Oct 2018 89,266 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively gearbox side (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Slight corrosion on rear chasy

Pass 25 Oct 2017 84,807 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 83,396 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Oct 2015 81,178 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Inner tyre showing edge wear

Pass 8 Oct 2014 78,629 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 78,629 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 75,805 miles

advise osf brake flexi insecure

advise osf tyre inner edge

advise osr brake pipe

osf and nsf seats wont tilt forward

Fail 23 Sep 2013 75,805 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

advise osf brake flexi insecure

advise osf tyre inner edge

advise osr brake pipe

osf and nsf seats wont tilt forward

Pass 7 Sep 2012 72,921 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 72,921 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 68,702 miles

o/s/f inner tyre slight worn

Pass 10 Sep 2010 64,107 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 64,107 miles

Offside Outer Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 58,732 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 45,520 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 39,604 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 29,321 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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 BFE is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Orange with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DC53 BFE, 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 BFE registered?

DC53 BFE is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 February 2004.

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