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DU53 BLZ

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

77,300 mi
Last recorded77,300 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2024 77,300 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 72,779 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underbody and suspension components corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2023 72,778 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underbody and suspension components corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2022 71,855 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 71,842 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 70,499 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 69,034 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 69,017 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits .40 engine light on (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 66,699 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2019 66,699 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 64,308 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

e m l light on

Fail 11 Jan 2018 64,244 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

e m l light on

Pass 13 Jan 2017 61,910 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 59,245 miles

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

e m l on

Fail 15 Jan 2016 59,227 miles

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

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

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

e m l on

Pass 12 Jan 2015 56,327 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 52,812 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 49,385 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 46,606 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 43,446 miles

washers not working frozen ?

Pass 17 Nov 2009 40,306 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 36,422 miles

Offside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 32,634 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 32,590 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 32,590 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 21,995 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 BLZ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 DU53 BLZ, 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 BLZ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 2 June 2004.

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