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DC53 DPZ

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

128,241 mi
Last recorded128,241 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC53 DPZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2021 128,241 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 128,116 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 124,063 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 124,063 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 120,093 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 120,093 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2018 112,856 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 112,885 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2017 105,864 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 98,407 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 91,643 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 84,431 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 84,431 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 77,164 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 69,818 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Feb 2012 69,817 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 63,558 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 63,558 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 55,978 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 55,962 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2009 47,340 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 39,411 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 29,727 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 DPZ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 DPZ, 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 DPZ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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