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DC53 BFL

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

76,320 mi
Last recorded76,320 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 76,320 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

general corrosion

Pass 6 Nov 2024 76,011 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 75,636 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 75,032 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Oct 2022 75,032 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rackjoint (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 74,195 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 74,188 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 73,666 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 73,666 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 72,518 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 72,515 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 70,618 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Oct 2018 70,618 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 68,420 miles

14 inc wheels fitted to rear

15 inc wheels fitted to front

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Nov 2017 68,420 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 63,982 miles

CEL Showing - Just went through emissions test..

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear passenger compartment full to the brim - Seat belts etc. not checked

Fail 29 Sep 2016 63,982 miles

CEL Showing - Just went through emissions test..

Nearside Stop lamp not working Fitted customers bulb (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear passenger compartment full to the brim - Seat belts etc. not checked

Pass 24 Sep 2015 58,266 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 47,964 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 47,964 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 36,414 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 30,818 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 6 Sep 2012 30,818 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 27,432 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 25,359 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 22,326 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 20,717 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 19,371 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 17,521 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 BFL is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 BFL, 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 BFL is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 26 January 2004.

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