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DC53 BFJ

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

60,547 mi
Last recorded60,547 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC53 BFJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2016 60,547 miles

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

number plates deteriorating

Pass 13 Apr 2015 58,146 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 53,903 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2014 53,903 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2013 49,580 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 45,847 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 42,476 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 39,488 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2009 37,908 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 34,591 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 2 Apr 2008 34,587 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2007 29,331 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 BFJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BFJ, 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 BFJ registered?

DC53 BFJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 23 January 2004.

Is DC53 BFJ safe to buy?

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