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DN53 UHJ

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,449 mi
Last recorded103,449 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2018 103,449 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)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 96,000 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 96,000 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2016 78,392 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2016 78,392 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14 82t (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 62,850 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 62,850 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 59,888 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 56,028 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 56,028 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 52,692 miles

drivers seat - tip handle missing

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 18 Jan 2012 52,692 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

drivers seat - tip handle missing

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Jan 2011 49,119 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2011 49,119 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 45,421 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 40,689 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 40,681 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 36,288 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 36,288 miles

Centre Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 31,702 miles

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

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 UHJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UHJ, 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 UHJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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