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DC53 BFY

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

91,096 mi
Last recorded91,096 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2022 91,096 miles

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached loose (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2022 91,096 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached loose (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 84,528 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 83,772 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 82,962 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 82,962 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 82,310 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 82,310 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 78,443 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 74,308 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 68,504 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 65,291 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 57,979 miles

slight coolant leak from bottle

Pass 18 Jan 2011 53,274 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 48,999 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 44,618 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 39,196 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 31,552 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 BFY is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 BFY, 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 BFY registered?

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

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