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DN53 WEU

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

44,858 mi
Last recorded44,858 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN53 WEU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 44,858 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General underbody and component corrosion

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Jun 2025 44,858 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Cable snapped (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General underbody and component corrosion

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 36,330 miles

General Underbody & Component Corrosion

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2024 36,330 miles

General Underbody & Component Corrosion

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 32,291 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear subframes heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 32,042 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 31,927 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 31,710 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 29,957 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to flex hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 28,612 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front too rear in centre of car (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 26,500 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded going to rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded going to rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 24,473 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 22,120 miles

Oil leak

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

o/s and n/s rear tyres cracking.exhaust corroded.

Fail 29 Jan 2014 20,005 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 20,005 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 19,472 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 17,997 miles

advise rear no plate de laminating advise front indicator bulbs starting to loose colour advise corrosion to osf metal brake pipe

Pass 17 Jan 2012 16,457 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 14,549 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 12,361 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 11,136 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 8,142 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 6,473 miles

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

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 WEU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 WEU, 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 WEU registered?

DN53 WEU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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