MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,787 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
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)
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)
Oil leak ()
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 ()
Engine leaking oil
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
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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
Nearside rear tyre has a slight damage but no ply or cord visable
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
How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?
Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was DC53 BGX registered?
DC53 BGX is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 January 2004.
Is DC53 BGX safe to buy?
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