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DN53 WEP

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

164,397 mi
Last recorded164,397 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN53 WEP
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2023 164,397 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 159,455 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 152,515 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 152,514 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2019 150,552 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 149,271 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 May 2018 149,269 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing NOT TESTED due to restriction..

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2017 148,348 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play noisy. (2.6.2)

slight weep of fuel/oil from around fuel pump at rear of engine..

Pass 9 May 2016 147,436 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 147,436 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 11 May 2015 146,675 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2014 144,778 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2013 134,823 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 121,570 miles

injector blowing

Pass 6 May 2011 108,508 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 96,181 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 86,884 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 74,983 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 57,594 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 WEP is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 WEP, 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 WEP registered?

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

Is DN53 WEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN53 WEP shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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