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DC53 HEU

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

102,327 mi
Last recorded102,327 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2023 102,327 miles

both front tyres perished and small splits

Pass 2 Sep 2022 99,591 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded above rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

both front tyres have various small cuts and are worn on shoulders slightly

Fail 31 Aug 2022 99,591 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded above rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

both front tyres have various small cuts and are worn on shoulders slightly

Pass 24 Aug 2021 92,093 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 92,092 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Lower (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 85,233 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 85,233 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 76,764 miles

Nearside front lower ball joint cover cracking

Fail 22 Aug 2019 76,764 miles

Nearside front lower ball joint cover cracking

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 67,883 miles

nearside lower ball joint cover cracking

Pass 29 Aug 2017 59,214 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 51,546 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 46,252 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 39,650 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 39,650 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 32,672 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside rear tyre cracking between tread pattern

Fail 12 Oct 2013 32,672 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside rear tyre cracking between tread pattern

Pass 3 Oct 2012 29,460 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 26,233 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 26,233 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 22,114 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 22,114 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 16,837 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 13,786 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 10,936 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 10,667 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 HEU 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 69.2%.

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 HEU, 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 HEU registered?

DC53 HEU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 16 February 2004.

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