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DF53 FWX

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,340 mi
Last recorded135,340 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 FWX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2022 135,340 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 135,307 miles

Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded Both (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 128,626 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2021 128,596 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding Both (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 121,364 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 113,369 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 106,175 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 98,745 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 90,859 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 82,760 miles

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 82,760 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 74,998 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 67,387 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wiperblades slightly deteriorated .

Fail 13 Mar 2013 67,385 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Coolant leak

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wiperblades slightly deteriorated .

Pass 12 Mar 2012 60,808 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 54,791 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 47,874 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 38,966 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 32,330 miles

Heavily advise front number plate to be replaced due to damage.

Pass 6 Mar 2007 22,170 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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DF53 FWX is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 DF53 FWX, 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 DF53 FWX registered?

DF53 FWX is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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