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DF53 PYA

2004 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

130,124 mi
Last recorded130,124 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 PYA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 130,124 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer tyre edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Advise All rear seats folded down parenting full inspection belts

Fail 19 Feb 2025 130,042 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer tyre edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Advise All rear seats folded down parenting full inspection belts

Pass 21 Dec 2023 118,428 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shield loose / rattles

oil level very low

Fail 21 Dec 2023 118,428 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shield loose / rattles

oil level very low

Pass 22 Dec 2022 101,910 miles

Nearside Front slight play inner rack end

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 84,099 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view central-lower screen - stone chip/damage (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear reverse light not working

Pass 18 Dec 2020 71,061 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess stabiliser mounting (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2019 64,348 miles

Central stop light not working.

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 53,517 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 52,207 miles

Front chip on the windscreen outside the area of zone A

Pass 22 Dec 2016 51,288 miles

Front wipers smearing

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Dec 2016 51,288 miles

Front wipers smearing

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 50,352 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 49,947 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 49,216 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Dec 2012 47,714 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Dec 2012 47,714 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Dec 2011 45,599 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wipers worn

Pass 29 Dec 2010 43,824 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 42,003 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 42,003 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 39,591 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 35,524 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 PYA is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 PYA, 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 PYA registered?

DF53 PYA is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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