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DC53 EYY

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

146,974 mi
Last recorded146,974 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 146,974 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 140,767 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 129,965 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 2 Feb 2015 129,965 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 115,399 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

both front seat backs locked in upright position

fuel cap broken but still sealing

Pass 29 Jan 2013 98,245 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 98,245 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 77,904 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 67,961 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 56,867 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 56,867 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 49,307 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 49,296 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)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 May 2008 46,767 miles

both front and rear o/s tyres sidewalls wearing thin.

windscreen scratched slightly.

Fail 27 May 2008 46,767 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)

both front and rear o/s tyres sidewalls wearing thin.

windscreen scratched slightly.

Pass 11 Apr 2007 37,354 miles

n/s/f tyre on limit.

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 EYY is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EYY, 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 EYY registered?

DC53 EYY is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 20 February 2004.

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