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DN53 USL

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

139,159 mi
Last recorded139,159 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2018 139,159 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside front sill corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2018 139,156 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside front sill corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2017 135,440 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2017 135,440 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 132,111 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 132,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 115,611 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

coolant leak

engine management light on

Fail 3 Jul 2015 115,481 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

engine management light on

Pass 28 Jun 2014 98,924 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

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

engine has oil leak

ns front to rear brake pipes heaviley greased

nsf outter road wheel damaged

nsf outter sill is damaged

osf outter sill is damaged

Fail 27 Jun 2014 98,915 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Windscreen appears to be excessively tinted

engine has oil leak

ns front to rear brake pipes heaviley greased

nsf outter road wheel damaged

nsf outter sill is damaged

osf outter sill is damaged

osf wiper blade wrong size

osr inner and outter tyre close to legal limit

Pass 25 Jan 2013 77,943 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 77,943 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 70,356 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Jan 2012 70,356 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jan 2011 58,551 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 58,551 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 45,663 miles

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

n/s rear tyre wearing on outside edge

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

slight misting of oil on power steering pump

slight misting of oil on power steering rack pinion area

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Jan 2009 35,567 miles

front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate

Pass 17 Jan 2008 28,427 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 17,812 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 17,812 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 USL is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 USL, 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 USL is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 21 January 2004.

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