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DN53 UGO

2004 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

126,719 mi
Last recorded126,719 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN53 UGO
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2021 126,719 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 1 Jul 2021 129,715 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front seat cannot be tilted to get out the back

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Jul 2020 125,605 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2020 125,598 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 116,298 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2019 116,298 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 105,896 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear heatsheild insecure

Fail 15 Mar 2018 105,894 miles

Offside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired clip insecure (3.6.A.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt cut in half (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 95,259 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust bracket broken (still secure)

Fail 30 Mar 2017 95,259 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust bracket broken (still secure)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 85,334 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2016 85,334 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 75,493 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 75,493 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 65,197 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

osf tyre worn on inner edge

some wear on f discs

Fail 22 Feb 2014 65,197 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

osf tyre worn on inner edge

some wear on f discs

Pass 11 Mar 2013 58,918 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 58,918 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 56,323 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 50,128 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 37,702 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 2 Jul 2009 26,284 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 23,846 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 21,199 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 17,913 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 UGO is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 UGO, 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 UGO is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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