MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,384 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Brake pipe excessively corroded metal brake pipe feeding offside rear flexible brake hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe excessively corroded metal brake pipe feeding offside rear wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 400mm (3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe feeding offside rear flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box corroded/blowing (6.1.2 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe feeding offside rear flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Engine management light on.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge close to limits (4.1.E.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
EML light on
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 Brake pipe slightly corroded feeding flexible brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded feeding wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear slightly binding rear brake
EML light on
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 Brake pipe slightly corroded feeding flexible brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded feeding wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear slightly binding rear brake
Nearside Rear tyre nailed
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.97mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear tyre nailed
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.97mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
nearside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
nearside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge
corrosion started on brake pipes
front shockabsorbers may be leaking
rear coil springs corroded
BOTH REAR SUSPENSION SPRINGS CORROADED
BRAKE PIPES VERY SLIGHTLY CORROADED IN AREAS
BOTH REAR SUSPENSION SPRINGS SLIGHTLY CORROADED
BOTH REAR SUSPENSION SPRINGS SLIGHTLY CORROADED
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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 VFP is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 VFP, 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 VFP registered?
DF53 VFP is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 26 January 2004.
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