MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,883 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Fuel filler pipes corroded
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Rear bumper damaged
Offside Rear shock absorber bump stop split and dust cover insecure
Offside number plate lamp dim
Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear fixing bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Fuel filler pipes corroded
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Rear bumper damaged
Offside Rear shock absorber bump stop split and dust cover insecure
Offside number plate lamp dim
Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear fixing bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded from filler neck to tank ()
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
nearside rear shock bump stop perished
offside rear shock bump stop fallen apart
offside registration plate bulb dim
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Fuel Pipe/s corroded from filler neck to tank ()
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
nearside rear shock bump stop perished
offside rear shock bump stop fallen apart
offside registration plate bulb dim
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/R & O/S/R - N/S/F & O/S/F (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded N/S/R & O/S/R Lower side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick N/S/F & O/S/F Inner side (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/R & O/S/R - N/S/F & O/S/F (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded N/S/R & O/S/R Lower side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
gearbox leaking
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
oil leak
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
oil leak
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside rear tyre split and perished[175/65t14]
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside rear tyre split and perished[175/65t14]
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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 EXM is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
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 EXM, 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 EXM is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 4 February 2004.
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