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DC53 MYU

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

149,505 mi
Last recorded149,505 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 22 Feb 2019 149,505 miles

Emissions not tested due to water leaking/pos head gasket fault (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose excessively damaged flexey (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Body component slightly loose both sill covers (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

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

front seats wont tilt

Pass 21 Feb 2018 142,929 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 21 Feb 2018 142,929 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 19 Feb 2018 142,901 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage skirt damaged (6.1.C.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (3.5.1g)

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

Rear both front seats won"t fold down

Pass 21 Feb 2017 134,963 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

engine light on

front to rear brake pipes greased

Fail 20 Feb 2017 134,962 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported back box rubber split (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported back box rubber split (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

engine light on

front to rear brake pipes greased

Pass 19 Feb 2016 127,754 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted obstructing full inspection of seatbelt

Offside Front skirt trim damaged

Offside Front wheel bearing slightly rough

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit beginning to split on both tyre walls (4.1.E.1)

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

coil spring corroded front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit splitting along inside wall, getting close to ply and cords (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 121,104 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

cracking to both rear tyres inner sidewalls

front to rear brake pipes greased

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

rear exhaust hanger rubber perished

Fail 20 Feb 2015 121,006 miles

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front to rear brake pipes greased

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

rear exhaust hanger rubber perished

Pass 21 Feb 2014 114,340 miles

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

all brake pipes greased at time of test

nearside side skirt slght damage

offside inner steering arm has slight play

offside rear brake slightly binding

Fail 15 Feb 2014 114,340 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

all brake pipes greased at time of test

nearside side skirt slght damage

offside inner steering arm has slight play

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 23 Feb 2013 107,177 miles

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

bonnet handle faulty

crack in n/s/f h/lamp

non std coil springs fitted,heat sheild loose

Fail 22 Feb 2013 107,177 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

bonnet handle faulty

crack in n/s/f h/lamp

non std coil springs fitted,heat sheild loose

Pass 17 May 2012 106,124 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 106,124 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 98,486 miles

Engine management lamp lit on dash.

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

Front brake discs worn and pitted.

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 Dec 2010 98,486 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine management lamp lit on dash.

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

Front brake discs worn and pitted.

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 86,984 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 72,074 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 72,074 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 59,979 miles

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

nearside sideskirt insecure

Pass 2 Feb 2007 48,969 miles

sticker on windscreen in swept area

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 MYU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 MYU, 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 MYU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 13 February 2004.

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