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DF53 FXH

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,729 mi
Last recorded39,729 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 FXH
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2021 39,729 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 37,219 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 33,651 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 29,691 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust back box outer casing corroding

Pass 4 Mar 2017 26,648 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 25,144 miles

rear exhaust box deteriorated but secure

Fail 11 May 2016 25,144 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust box deteriorated but secure

Pass 23 Apr 2015 23,168 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 23,167 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 May 2014 21,582 miles

Centre stop light not working

Fail 12 May 2014 21,582 miles

Centre stop light not working

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2013 19,889 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 19,889 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 18,228 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 16,533 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 May 2010 14,761 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 12,826 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 12,826 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2008 10,914 miles

Centre Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 7,929 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 FXH is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FXH, 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 FXH registered?

DF53 FXH is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 13 January 2004.

Is DF53 FXH safe to buy?

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