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DS53 EVC

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

34,454 mi
Last recorded34,454 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS53 EVC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2020 34,454 miles

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Aug 2020 34,452 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 33,743 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to and from brake flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to and from brake flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2019 33,743 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to and from brake flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to and from brake flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 32,826 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 32,142 miles

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

child seats fitted in rear

small cut(kerb damage)in nearside front outer tyre wall

Fail 10 Jul 2017 32,142 miles

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

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

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

child seats fitted in rear

small cut(kerb damage)in nearside front outer tyre wall

Pass 8 Jul 2016 31,243 miles

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

front wheels slightly buckled

Pass 26 Jun 2015 30,090 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 30,090 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 29,388 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2014 29,388 miles

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

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

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

nearside front brake dragging on

Pass 5 Jul 2013 28,725 miles

front tyres wearing on edges slightly

Pass 9 Jul 2012 27,691 miles

rear tyres perishing (due to age)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 26,692 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 25,449 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 23,190 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 22,110 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 20,871 miles

nearside rear tyre is starting to perish

offside rear tyre is starting to perish

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 EVC is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 EVC, 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 DS53 EVC registered?

DS53 EVC is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 January 2004.

Is DS53 EVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS53 EVC shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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