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DN53 OFM

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

127,144 mi
Last recorded127,144 miles
Recorded on25 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 May 2019 127,144 miles

Front wipers worn

Offside Front Outer cv gaiter split leaking grease

Pass 30 May 2018 122,185 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread and showing cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Rear nearside and offside suspension bump stops in poor condition and shock absorber surrounds loose

exhaust down pipe flexi section deteriorated

vehicle emissions test limits only just met

Fail 30 May 2018 122,183 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread and showing cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Rear nearside and offside suspension bump stops in poor condition and shock absorber surrounds loose

exhaust down pipe flexi section deteriorated

Pass 8 Jun 2017 119,405 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Almost on limit and discs also worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlight aim only just within tolerance (low) adjuster not working

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

Fail 7 Jun 2017 119,402 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Almost on limit and discs also worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlight aim only just within tolerance (low) adjuster not working

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

Pass 11 May 2016 106,706 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm tread remaining (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm tread remaining (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre showing cracking

Pass 19 May 2015 86,283 miles

Vehicle tested in wet conditions

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

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

Ofside rear tyre showing light cracking

Fail 19 May 2015 86,283 miles

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

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

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

Ofside rear tyre showing light cracking

Vehicle tested in wet conditions

Pass 15 May 2014 80,914 miles

Both Front Indicator Bulbs Fading

Exhaust System Rusted

Minor Chips In Windscreen

Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Dust Cover Adrift

Fail 15 May 2014 80,914 miles

Both Front Indicator Bulbs Fading

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust System Rusted

Minor Chips In Windscreen

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Dust Cover Adrift

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 May 2013 77,837 miles

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

center rear light inop

Fail 2 May 2013 77,830 miles

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

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

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

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 coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

center rear light inop

Pass 22 May 2012 74,016 miles

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

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

exhaust rear silencer poor condition

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 28 Jun 2011 68,902 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 May 2010 62,898 miles
Fail 15 May 2010 62,888 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Fail 31 Jan 2009 55,483 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2009 55,483 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 47,274 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 36,867 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 36,867 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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 OFM is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 OFM, 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 OFM is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 22 January 2004.

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