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DN53 OFC

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

120,741 mi
Last recorded120,741 miles
Recorded on31 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN53 OFC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 31 May 2024 120,741 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged insecure where mountings detached (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2023 114,803 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear both sides, tyre walls cracking

Fail 28 Apr 2023 114,785 miles

Emissions unable to be completed failed CO on BET test, overheated on full test (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear both sides, tyre walls cracking

Pass 18 Mar 2022 109,633 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2022 109,627 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 101,158 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s an n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s an n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Mar 2021 101,067 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road stone chip (3.2 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s an n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s an n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 95,318 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

n/s door mirror damaged

small chip in windscreen

Fail 19 Mar 2020 95,318 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

n/s door mirror damaged

small chip in windscreen

Pass 1 Mar 2019 89,868 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 81,669 miles

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)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 69,565 miles

Front number plate poor.

High level brake lamp inop.

Light corrosion on brake pipes.

Fail 25 Jan 2017 69,565 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front number plate poor.

High level brake lamp inop.

Light corrosion on brake pipes.

Pass 28 Jan 2016 67,117 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

high level brake light doesn't work

o/s/r number plate light is dim in operation

Fail 27 Jan 2016 67,116 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

high level brake light doesn't work

o/s/r number plate light is dim in operation

Pass 8 Jan 2015 64,603 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 59,794 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 59,794 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 53,314 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 42,828 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 44,613 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Light corrosion on brake pipes.

Pass 25 Jan 2010 40,993 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 35,340 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 35,340 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Jan 2008 29,786 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 22,041 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 OFC is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black 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 DN53 OFC, 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 OFC is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 January 2004.

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