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DF53 VFP

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

85,384 mi
Last recorded85,384 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 VFP
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2019 85,384 miles

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))

Fail 2 Oct 2019 85,384 miles

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))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 82,233 miles

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))

Fail 2 Oct 2018 82,233 miles

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))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 74,255 miles

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 ()

Pass 2 Nov 2016 64,936 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2016 64,936 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 54,423 miles

Nearside Rear tyre nailed

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.97mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Oct 2015 54,423 miles

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)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 44,327 miles

nearside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Fail 18 Jul 2014 44,327 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 39,445 miles

corrosion started on brake pipes

front shockabsorbers may be leaking

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2012 35,047 miles

BOTH REAR SUSPENSION SPRINGS CORROADED

BRAKE PIPES VERY SLIGHTLY CORROADED IN AREAS

Pass 25 Jul 2011 32,374 miles

BOTH REAR SUSPENSION SPRINGS SLIGHTLY CORROADED

Fail 25 Jul 2011 32,374 miles

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)

Pass 23 Jan 2010 27,380 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 21,796 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 18,760 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 15,574 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 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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