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DC53 BFN

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

108,923 mi
Last recorded108,923 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC53 BFN
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2019 108,923 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 96,537 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 96,537 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 96,484 miles

Central brake light not working

Pass 5 Feb 2016 88,002 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 88,002 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 79,283 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2015 79,281 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 78,157 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front shock absorbers feel hard on bounce check

Pass 29 Jan 2013 73,909 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

front brake discs corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2012 69,649 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 67,592 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 27 Jan 2010 64,464 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 62,120 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 47,814 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 35,931 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 BFN is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BFN, 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 BFN registered?

DC53 BFN is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 January 2004.

Is DC53 BFN safe to buy?

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