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DG53 UDH

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

106,442 mi
Last recorded106,442 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 UDH
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 106,442 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 106,440 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2018 101,794 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt just acceptable (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear metal brake pipe under arch corroding

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (7.1.2)

bottom engine is quite oily

front brake pads getting low

o/side & n/side rear rubber flexi brake pipes starting to perish

Fail 2 May 2018 101,794 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt just acceptable (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear metal brake pipe under arch corroding

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (7.1.2)

bottom engine is quite oily

front brake pads getting low

o/side & n/side rear rubber flexi brake pipes starting to perish

Pass 17 May 2017 98,063 miles

Both front headlight aims/Patterns just acceptable

Centre brake pipe corroded

Clutch pedal loose

Engine cover fitted (NO Action required)

Engine oily

Engine water getting low

Front Brake discs slightly liped

Front Brake pads getting low

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 17 May 2017 98,061 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front headlight aims/Patterns just acceptable

Centre brake pipe corroded

Clutch pedal loose

Engine cover fitted (NO Action required)

Engine oily

Engine water getting low

Front Brake discs slightly liped

Front Brake pads getting low

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 May 2016 93,649 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play quite bad just acceptable (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner & outer edges

engine covers fitted

just passed emissions co high reading

o/side & n/side rear rubber flexi brake pipes starting to perish (drum end )

Fail 20 May 2016 93,649 miles

just passed emissions co high reading

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play quite bad just acceptable (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner & outer edges

engine covers fitted

o/side & n/side rear rubber flexi brake pipes starting to perish (drum end )

Pass 27 May 2015 88,091 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 70,909 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 69,705 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 May 2013 69,705 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 15 May 2012 63,731 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 60,677 miles

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

SEAT TILT DAMAGED O/S/

Pass 9 Aug 2010 56,248 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 56,248 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 51,022 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 45,759 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 41,452 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 31,752 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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DG53 UDH is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DG53 UDH, 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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DG53 UDH is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 January 2004.

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