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DK53 HRP

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

125,590 mi
Last recorded125,590 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK53 HRP
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 125,590 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear under body corrosion

Pass 22 Dec 2023 122,527 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

general under body corrisison

oil leak

Fail 6 Nov 2023 122,530 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear section joint (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2022 117,566 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 117,546 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 112,076 miles

Handbrake requires adjustment but meets the minimum required brake effort

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2021 112,076 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Handbrake requires adjustment but meets the minimum required brake effort

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2020 110,853 miles
Fail 21 May 2020 110,853 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 16 May 2019 108,934 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 108,934 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 105,169 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 99,676 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2016 98,243 miles
Pass 24 May 2015 89,738 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

offside rear tyre cracks in sidewall

Fail 22 May 2015 89,738 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

offside rear tyre cracks in sidewall

Pass 10 Jun 2014 85,012 miles

o/s/rear tyre cracking

Fail 5 Jun 2014 85,011 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

o/s/rear tyre cracking

Fail 2 Jul 2013 79,543 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 79,543 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 72,458 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 65,428 miles

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 16 Mar 2010 55,825 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 55,475 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2009 45,937 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 37,651 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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DK53 HRP is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 DK53 HRP, 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 HRP is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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