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DC53 FBU

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,515 mi
Last recorded84,515 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2018 84,515 miles

n/s/r outer tyre wall has a cut but not reachin chords

rear exhaust joint has a slight blow

Fail 9 May 2018 84,511 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s/r outer tyre wall has a cut but not reachin chords

rear exhaust joint has a slight blow

Pass 4 May 2017 79,956 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 75,119 miles

Offside Rear Tyre Has Cuts But Not Deep Enough To Reach Cords

Fail 7 Apr 2016 75,114 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)

Offside Rear Tyre Has Cuts But Not Deep Enough To Reach Cords

Pass 10 Apr 2015 67,274 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 58,370 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 53,685 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 48,105 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2012 48,105 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 39,261 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 30,745 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 26,080 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 22,472 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 17,776 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 FBU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FBU, 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 FBU registered?

DC53 FBU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 January 2004.

Is DC53 FBU safe to buy?

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