MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,340 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))
Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
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))
Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
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))
Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
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 .
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 .
Heavily advise front number plate to be replaced due to damage.
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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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DF53 FWX is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 January 2004.
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