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DE53 WBS

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

159,651 mi
Last recorded159,651 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 WBS
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 159,651 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear seats and seat belts removed

Fail 11 Feb 2025 159,651 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear seats and seat belts removed

Pass 7 Feb 2024 157,990 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear parking brake efficiency low

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

exhaust flexi worn

exhaust noisy

rear seats and seatbelts removed

Pass 6 Feb 2023 151,030 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

rear seats and seatbelts removed

Pass 8 Feb 2022 139,386 miles

Nearside Front seat tilt not working

Rear foot/handbrake shows slightly effort

Pass 3 Feb 2021 128,887 miles

Nearside Front Seat tilt not working

Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Feb 2021 128,876 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat tilt not working

Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 121,365 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

rear wiper blade torn

Fail 27 Jan 2020 121,365 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 11 Feb 2019 112,483 miles

tailgate struts weakened

Pass 7 Feb 2018 103,881 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 96,801 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 92,027 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 86,805 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 80,408 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 73,937 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 67,922 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 61,796 miles

4 hub caps fitted

n/s rear tyre perished

Fail 3 Feb 2011 61,796 miles

4 hub caps fitted

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s rear tyre perished

Fail 15 Feb 2010 56,559 miles

4 hub caps fitted

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

slight cut in near side rear

Pass 15 Feb 2010 56,559 miles

4 hub caps fitted

slight cut in near side rear

Fail 16 Feb 2009 49,758 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 49,758 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 44,250 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 44,250 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 May 2007 30,669 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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DE53 WBS is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 DE53 WBS, 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 DE53 WBS registered?

DE53 WBS is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 7 May 2004.

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