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DF53 VFV

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,102 mi
Last recorded49,102 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2018 49,102 miles

Rear coil springs corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2018 49,102 miles

Registration plate inscription illegible Badly deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2017 46,318 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jun 2017 46,318 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Jun 2017 46,085 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front tyre is on 2.5mm

Pass 1 Jun 2016 41,287 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 1 Jun 2016 41,286 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 May 2015 35,404 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 28,577 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 28,577 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 22,393 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 22,393 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 16,436 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 14,330 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 12,472 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 10,575 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 8,410 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 6,499 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 VFV is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 VFV, 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 VFV registered?

DF53 VFV is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 14 January 2004.

Is DF53 VFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF53 VFV shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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