MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
103,497 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)
fuel filler pipes corroded
o/s/r brake pipe corroded
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Stop lamp not working n/s and o/s (1.2.1b)
fuel filler pipes corroded
o/s/r brake pipe corroded
o/s/f tyre close to limit
rear brake pipes corroded
slight play n/s/r wheel bearing
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Coolant leak
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside front drive shaft support bearing rough in operation
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Power steering reservoir adrift from mounting
Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Coolant leak
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside front drive shaft support bearing rough in operation
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Power steering reservoir adrift from mounting
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
near side front/off side rear tyre splits on inner side wall
near side front/off side rear tyre splits on inner side wall
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?
Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DF53 PYL is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 PYL, 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 PYL registered?
DF53 PYL is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 23 January 2004.
Is DF53 PYL safe to buy?
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