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DN53 UHG

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

108,682 mi
Last recorded108,682 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN53 UHG
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 108,682 miles

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Gearbox (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 104,392 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Apr 2024 104,392 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 98,924 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2023 98,924 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 91,502 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 85,707 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 80,187 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 May 2020 80,187 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 75,895 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Jan 2019 75,820 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from drum to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from drum to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test 2x both ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear exhaust back box heat shield loose

Pass 19 Jan 2018 69,905 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 64,059 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 61,609 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 58,377 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 54,591 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 48,602 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 43,367 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 43,367 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Jan 2011 37,713 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 37,713 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 31,890 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 26,463 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 26,463 miles

Offside Front 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)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 21,134 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 16,280 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 UHG is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 UHG, 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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What year was DN53 UHG registered?

DN53 UHG is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 19 January 2004.

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