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DN53 KFF

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

176,776 mi
Last recorded176,776 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN53 KFF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2022 176,776 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Offside rear handbrake reading low. (1.2.1 (c))

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

Fail 28 Jan 2022 176,776 miles

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

Front Coolant leak ()

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Offside rear handbrake reading low. (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 175,226 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material The offside front brake pipe is corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material The end section of the offside front to rear brake pipe is corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perish cracks in both front tyres and the nearside rear tyre. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 174,143 miles

Both rear inner sills corroded

Chip in windscreen

Exhaust is leaking

Nearside Front Tyre is worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight leak

Nearside Rear Tyre is perished

Power pump is slightly leaking

Pass 21 Jan 2019 168,938 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle bushes deteriorating

Fail 21 Jan 2019 168,938 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear axle bushes deteriorating

Pass 15 Jan 2018 164,356 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi to front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi to front (3.6.B.2c)

Rear axle bushes deteriorated but not considered excessive

engine management light on

Fail 15 Jan 2018 164,354 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi to front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi to front (3.6.B.2c)

Rear axle bushes deteriorated but not considered excessive

engine management light on

Pass 16 Jan 2017 160,163 miles

engine management light on

Fail 16 Jan 2017 160,163 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management light on

Pass 18 Jan 2016 156,146 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 156,146 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management light on

Pass 26 Jan 2015 151,963 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine management light on

Pass 23 Jan 2014 147,048 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 142,490 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 137,912 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 132,414 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 125,679 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 107,867 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 85,354 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 61,323 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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DN53 KFF is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 DN53 KFF, 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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DN53 KFF is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 21 January 2004.

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