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DC53 EXM

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

126,883 mi
Last recorded126,883 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC53 EXM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2023 126,883 miles

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))

Fail 27 Jun 2023 126,883 miles

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))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 125,563 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2022 125,563 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 122,384 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 119,004 miles

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))

Fail 7 Sep 2019 119,004 miles

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))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 112,666 miles

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))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 112,574 miles

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))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 103,980 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2017 103,716 miles

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)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 96,225 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 89,939 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 82,318 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2014 82,318 miles

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)

Fail 10 Sep 2013 73,765 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 73,765 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 65,745 miles

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]

Fail 12 Sep 2012 65,745 miles

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]

Fail 13 Sep 2011 56,392 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 56,392 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 46,013 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 34,228 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 23,582 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 18,737 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 13,991 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 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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What year was DC53 EXM registered?

DC53 EXM is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 4 February 2004.

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