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DN53 OEH

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

112,688 mi
Last recorded112,688 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN53 OEH
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2021 112,688 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 112,658 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 108,824 miles

Parking brake less efficient on offside wheel.

Fail 10 Nov 2020 108,824 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working New bulb inserted. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake less efficient on offside wheel.

Pass 22 Oct 2019 103,385 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Oct 2019 103,221 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 97,145 miles

Advise fuel lines slightly corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2018 97,136 miles

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Advise fuel lines slightly corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2018 92,062 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at front end (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 86,427 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 85,249 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

fuel pipes coroded

Pass 23 Feb 2015 83,089 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 79,036 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2013 70,699 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 63,404 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 63,403 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 55,120 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 47,218 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 47,129 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 36,700 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 26,155 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 23,209 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 OEH is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 OEH, 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 OEH is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 16 February 2004.

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