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DS53 CWF

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,478 mi
Last recorded135,478 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS53 CWF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2018 135,478 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat tilt broken

Offside Front Wing is damaged ( no sharp edges)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Also rear heat shield is adrift (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 31 Jan 2018 135,478 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat tilt broken

Offside Front Wing is damaged ( no sharp edges)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Also rear heat shield is adrift (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 123,386 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener on interior mirror. ()

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front tyre inner edge wear.

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Feb 2017 123,384 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear mirror glass missing. (8.1.2b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener on interior mirror. ()

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front tyre inner edge wear.

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 116,590 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Inner wheel arch covers fitted.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel filler pipes corrosion.

Fail 5 Feb 2016 116,587 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Inner wheel arch covers fitted.

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 17% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel filler pipes corrosion.

item removed from drivers view.

Pass 5 Feb 2015 110,634 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

o/s driveshaft bearing slightly noisey

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge 175/65/14

steering rack damp

Fail 4 Feb 2015 110,634 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

o/s driveshaft bearing slightly noisey

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge 175/65/14

steering rack damp

Pass 1 Feb 2014 105,014 miles

both front to rear main brake pipes corroded

front brake pads worn low

front exhaust flexi in poor condition

rear exhasut box in poor condition

Pass 12 Jan 2013 94,719 miles

the osf tyre is worn on theinner edge

Pass 28 Jan 2012 85,527 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2011 74,481 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 63,719 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 53,794 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 42,736 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 42,736 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 32,293 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 32,293 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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DS53 CWF is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DS53 CWF, 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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DS53 CWF is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 5 February 2004.

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