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DF53 PUK

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

56,534 mi
Last recorded56,534 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 56,534 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 10 Apr 2019 56,534 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 51,615 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 51,615 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 50,952 miles

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

rear bumper damaged.

Fail 10 Mar 2016 50,952 miles

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

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

rear bumper damaged.

Pass 1 Aug 2015 47,261 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2015 47,261 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 38,479 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 36,686 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 36,686 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 33,549 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 33,549 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2011 31,555 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2011 29,006 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 29,006 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 25,189 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 23,041 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 23,041 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 21,700 miles

(3.7A.2e)the front brakes out of balance is at 15%,recommend servicing

(3.7A.5c)the rear service brakes rate of change is approximately 030Kgf indifference,recommend servicing

Fail 11 Feb 2008 21,693 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

(3.7A.2e)the front brakes out of balance is at 15%,recommend servicing

(3.7A.5c)the rear service brakes rate of change is approximately 030Kgf indifference,recommend servicing

Pass 25 Jan 2007 18,362 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 18,362 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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 PUK is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 DF53 PUK, 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 PUK registered?

DF53 PUK is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 January 2004.

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