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DS53 ENH

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

78,745 mi
Last recorded78,745 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS53 ENH
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 78,745 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 76,667 miles

Front Coil spring corroded NEAR AND OFFSIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NEAR AND OFFSIDE heavily deteriorated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NEAR AND OFFSIDE heavily corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin NEAR AND OFFSIDE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NEAR AND OFFSIDE corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded NEAR AND OFFSIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NEAR AND OFFSIDE (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NEAR AND OFFSIDE (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2024 76,667 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible HEAVILY deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NEAR AND OFFSIDE heavily deteriorated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NEAR AND OFFSIDE heavily corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded NEAR AND OFFSIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin NEAR AND OFFSIDE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NEAR AND OFFSIDE corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded NEAR AND OFFSIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NEAR AND OFFSIDE (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NEAR AND OFFSIDE (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 72,654 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near and Offside, front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near and Offside corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2023 72,654 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near and Offside, front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working 501 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near and Offside corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 69,375 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near and Offside, front and rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near and Offside getting low and worn heavily on the shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2021 66,995 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres low (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 65,422 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage pinion area (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 62,081 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Near and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage pinion shaft (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 22 Feb 2019 62,081 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Near and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Near and Offside 16+20" (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage pinion shaft (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 59,292 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component possible pipe/hose fitting (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 55,167 miles

oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2016 51,389 miles

Offside Front Bumper slightly damaged.

Pass 24 Feb 2015 48,308 miles

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

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

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

coolant level low.

Pass 14 Feb 2014 45,275 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 14 Feb 2014 45,275 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 25 Feb 2013 42,248 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2013 42,248 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 37,680 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 32,603 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 25,558 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 19,707 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 13,720 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 13,720 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 8,553 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 ENH is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 DS53 ENH, 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 ENH is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 20 February 2004.

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