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DK53 HKM

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

128,539 mi
Last recorded128,539 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK53 HKM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2022 128,539 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 120,085 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 111,972 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 104,835 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 101,617 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge bold (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2017 93,866 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 85,995 miles

Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 77,519 miles

Alternator rib belt cracking

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 70,559 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 63,063 miles

offside rear tyre worn to 2-3mm, 175-65-r14.

Pass 21 Feb 2012 56,129 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 49,654 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 49,971 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 49,599 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

o/s/r tyre split in between tread

Pass 22 Feb 2010 44,785 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 41,643 miles

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

front number plate cracked

o/s/f seat tilt inoperative

Pass 22 Jan 2008 36,874 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 28,768 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 28,768 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Coolant leak

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

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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DK53 HKM is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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