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DN53 TPU

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,502 mi
Last recorded78,502 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2018 78,502 miles

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

Central brake lamp not working

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear parking brake effort low , requires adjustment or repair

Nearside Rear service brake effort low , requires adjustment or repair

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

all coil springs corroded

alloy wheels fitted rear , 175 65 14

fuel tank filler pipe corroded

steel wheels fitted front, 175 65 14

Pass 28 Apr 2017 71,816 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm reading (4.1.E.1)

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

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

center brake light not working

fuel tank filler pipe corroded

parking brake effort low

Pass 29 Sep 2015 63,187 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 57,052 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 54,417 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 50,388 miles

Tape repair to front bumper

Fail 2 Mar 2013 50,337 miles

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

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

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

Brake fluid level low

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

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

Tape repair to front bumper

Pass 22 Feb 2012 45,613 miles

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

offside front wing damage

Pass 25 Feb 2011 41,842 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 41,842 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 37,043 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2009 34,069 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 34,029 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 29,924 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 24,821 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 24,821 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 TPU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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