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DU53 BHO

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2024
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

130,568 mi
Last recorded130,568 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 BHO
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2023 130,568 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel filler neck corroded.

heavy underbody corrosion.

Fail 27 Oct 2023 130,568 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both front. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both front. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel filler neck corroded.

heavy underbody corrosion.

Pass 26 Oct 2022 129,395 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

hand brake not a lot of reserve travel.

Pass 27 Oct 2021 128,306 miles

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

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

handbrake not a lot of reserve travel.

Pass 30 Oct 2020 127,104 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexy pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 10 years old. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 125,910 miles

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

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

fuel filler neck slightly corroded.

Pass 25 Aug 2018 124,228 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 113,625 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion - deterioration on exhaust system

corrosion on power steering pipes

nearside rear shock absorber cowl insecure

rear engine stabiliser rubber bush cracking - perrishing

rust - corrosion on underbody - underbody components

some excess travel parkbrake lever

some grabbing on nearside rear brake application

underbody steel brake pipes have protective coating applied restricting inspection

wear on front brake discs

Fail 16 Aug 2017 113,548 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped front to rear, rear section (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion - deterioration on exhaust system

corrosion on power steering pipes

inspection of nearside front steering and suspension components restricted due to wear in track rod end

rear engine stabiliser rubber bush cracking - perrishing

rear service and parking brakes appear to have some reduced braking effort and may require service or adjustment

rear shock absorber cowls insecure

rust - corrosion on underbody - underbody components

underbody steel brake pipes have protective coating applied restricting inspection

wear on front brake discs

Pass 31 Aug 2016 104,054 miles

Fuel Pipes Corroded

Nearside Plastic Door Trin Missing

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

Underbody Rusting

Fail 30 Aug 2016 104,051 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fuel Pipes Corroded

Nearside Plastic Door Trin Missing

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

Underbody Rusting

Pass 5 Sep 2015 92,751 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Sep 2015 92,751 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 84,283 miles

rear n/s tyre worn slightly out of shape 175-65-14

rear o/s tyre cut in tread 175-65-14

Fail 30 Oct 2014 83,963 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

rear n/s tyre worn slightly out of shape 175-65-14

rear o/s tyre cut in tread 175-65-14

Pass 14 Nov 2013 74,089 miles

both front brake pipes corroded

both rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2013 73,965 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front brake pipes corroded

both rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2012 64,062 miles

Coolant leak

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

Fail 8 Nov 2012 64,016 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Coolant leak

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 54,563 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 54,153 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 54,153 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 49,461 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 44,919 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 39,838 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear tyre has two nails in it

Pass 23 Sep 2008 39,838 miles

offside rear tyre has two nails in it

Pass 8 Oct 2007 34,514 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 34,514 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

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

nearside front door check strap loose

Pass 18 Dec 2006 25,843 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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DU53 BHO is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 DU53 BHO, 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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DU53 BHO is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 May 2004.

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