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DC53 FDU

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

157,494 mi
Last recorded157,494 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC53 FDU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2020 157,494 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2020 157,493 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 143,898 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 143,896 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 125,997 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 125,643 miles

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

Lamda and Co natural only just met requirements

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Apr 2017 116,975 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Apr 2017 116,907 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Mar 2016 112,569 miles

engine light on

Fail 28 Mar 2015 108,205 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management light on

Pass 28 Mar 2015 108,205 miles

engine management light on

Pass 4 Mar 2014 101,089 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 23 Feb 2013 93,424 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 82,288 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres scrubbing inner edge (borderline pass)

front brake discs slightly worn

slight damage to front number plate

Fail 15 Feb 2012 82,286 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres scrubbing inner edge (borderline pass)

front brake discs slightly worn

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 25 Feb 2011 69,551 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2010 59,086 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coolent level low

front bumper loose but not insecure

front number plate cracked

Pass 28 Feb 2009 46,310 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 34,090 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 33,969 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 FDU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FDU, 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 FDU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 10 February 2004.

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