MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,000 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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general corrosion at prescribed area+suspension components
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front bumper damaged
Front number plate damaged
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded as marked (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded as marked (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded as marked (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Front bumper damaged
Front number plate damaged
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front tyre cracking/split
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear tyre cracking/split
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front tyre cracking/split
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear tyre cracking/split
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Both front tyres bald on extreme inner edges
Both rear tyres wearing low and cracking in treads.N/S/R tyre 2mm on edge.O/S/R tyre slightly out of shape.
Coating coming off steering wheel rim.
Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Minor scratches noted inside front screen, drivers' side.
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Both front tyres bald on extreme inner edges
Both rear tyres wearing low and cracking in treads.N/S/R tyre 2mm on edge.O/S/R tyre slightly out of shape.
Coating coming off steering wheel rim.
Minor scratches noted inside front screen, drivers' side.
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DK53 EYW is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 DK53 EYW, 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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DK53 EYW is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 December 2004.
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