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DC53 BGX

2004 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,787 mi
Last recorded104,787 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2018 104,787 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 104,787 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 99,206 miles

Nearside rear shock absorber dust cover deteriorated / insecure.

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 4 Dec 2017 99,205 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Faded (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear shock absorber dust cover deteriorated / insecure.

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 94,410 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Dec 2016 94,349 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Central Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint switch area? (2.3.3b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle flat tyre! (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure broken (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175 70 14 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp bulb fitment maybe? (1.1.A.3f)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

osf tyre flat

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Dec 2015 89,391 miles

Engine leaking oil

Fail 8 Dec 2015 89,389 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Engine leaking oil

Pass 30 Jan 2015 83,314 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 74,377 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 74,376 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 66,952 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 58,582 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 58,582 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 52,917 miles

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

n/s/r tyre sidewall cut not deep enough to reach core.Outside tread on tyre worn smooth not below legal limit

Pass 4 Aug 2009 45,344 miles

Nearside rear tyre has a slight damage but no ply or cord visable

Pass 1 Aug 2008 38,556 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside rear tyre wering on outer edge

Pass 23 Jan 2007 27,063 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 BGX is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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