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DC53 BFP

2004 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

125,094 mi
Last recorded125,094 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC53 BFP
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2017 125,094 miles

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

back box blowing and hanger broken

boot couldn't be opened by key or button

Fail 6 Jan 2017 125,080 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means fuel flap doesn't lock (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working bulb fitted wrong (1.1.A.3b)

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

back box blowing and hanger broken

boot couldn't be opened by key or button

Pass 30 Dec 2015 117,778 miles

rear silencer outer skin corroded

surface corrosion started in various places

Fail 30 Dec 2015 117,778 miles

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

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

rear silencer outer skin corroded

surface corrosion started in various places

Pass 19 Dec 2014 110,910 miles

advise surface corrossion started in various places of this vehicle

rear silencer outter skin corrossion started

Fail 19 Dec 2014 110,910 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise front pads close to limit inner pads

advise surface corrossion started in various places of this vehicle

rear silencer outter skin corrossion started

Pass 4 Jan 2014 104,351 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jan 2014 104,351 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 97,650 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

boot floor and rear floor seams slightly corroded

front wipers slightly smearing

rear exhaust box cover skin and hangers corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2013 97,650 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

boot floor and rear floor seams slightly corroded

front wipers slightly smearing

rear exhaust box cover skin and hangers corroded

Pass 27 Dec 2011 87,416 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 79,210 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 79,210 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 70,437 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 59,133 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 46,344 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 34,443 miles

Front 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 BFP is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BFP, 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 BFP registered?

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

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