MOT Status
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141,740 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()
Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged Slightly Lose / Insecure ()
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Body Damage no Sharp Edge
Offside Rear Door Dent / Damage no sharp Edge
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Sides (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged Insecure / Lose ()
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Rear Door Dent / Damage no sharp Edge
Offside Rear Rear Body Damage no Sharp Edge
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Sides (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Body Damage no Sharp Edge .
Offside Rear Door Dent / Damage no sharp Edge .
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust shield Insecure
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Body Damage no Sharp Edge .
Offside Rear Door Dent / Damage no sharp Edge .
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust shield Insecure
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
exhaust rear backbox slightly corroded
slight oil leak from engine
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
exhaust rear backbox slightly corroded
slight oil leak from engine
back box slightly deterioted
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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DF53 PVZ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 PVZ, 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 PVZ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 15 January 2004.
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