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DN53 UJF

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

49,137 mi
Last recorded49,137 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2017 49,137 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 43,821 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2015 38,259 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 33,446 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 33,446 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 28,562 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 28,415 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

rear tyres showing signs of perishing

Fail 17 Jan 2013 28,415 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

rear tyres showing signs of perishing

Pass 24 Jan 2012 25,997 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 25,997 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 23,864 miles

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

slight cut o/s front tyre outter wall

Pass 19 Jan 2010 21,612 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jan 2010 21,612 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 19,591 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2008 16,516 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2008 16,516 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 11,067 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 UJF is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 UJF, 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 UJF registered?

DN53 UJF is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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