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DC53 FAM

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,606 mi
Last recorded121,606 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2013
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC53 FAM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2013 121,606 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 121,606 miles

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

Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 117,579 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Apr 2013 117,559 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 98,810 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 89,452 miles

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

engine has a tapping noise possibly requires repair

radiator bracket is broken and not fully supportting radiator

Fail 16 Sep 2010 89,413 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine has a tapping noise possibly requires repair

radiator bracket is broken and not fully supportting radiator

Fail 17 Sep 2009 75,925 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 75,925 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 61,646 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 51,786 miles

advise front brake discs lipped

Pass 23 Jan 2007 49,852 miles

n/s/r dent accident damage

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 FAM is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 FAM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DC53 FAM registered?

DC53 FAM is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 27 January 2004.

Is DC53 FAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC53 FAM shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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