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DS53 ENF

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,494 mi
Last recorded120,494 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS53 ENF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2020 120,494 miles

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

Nearside Front bumper damaged

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

Fail 11 Feb 2020 120,485 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195 45 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front bumper damaged

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 108,196 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2017 101,817 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 90,374 miles

both rear metal brake pipes corroded will require attention

front brake discs poor

Fail 20 Jun 2016 90,292 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both rear metal brake pipes corroded will require attention

front brake discs poor

Pass 12 Jun 2015 82,651 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 82,651 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 73,855 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2014 73,855 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

engine light on dash

Pass 3 Jun 2013 64,473 miles

engine management light on

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 3 Jun 2013 64,473 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management light on

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 25 Jun 2012 55,788 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 55,788 miles

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 44,263 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 33,372 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 32,809 miles

damage on sidewaall of O/S/F tyre

Fail 30 Jan 2009 28,101 miles

Advise offside front tyre outer sidewall damaged, NO CORDS EXPOSED

Advise rear number plate deteriorating

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 28,101 miles

Advise offside front tyre outer sidewall damaged, NO CORDS EXPOSED

Advise rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 6 Feb 2008 24,228 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 17,634 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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DS53 ENF is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 ENF, 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 ENF is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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