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DU53 BUW

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

96,446 mi
Last recorded96,446 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 BUW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2024 96,446 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 95,158 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 93,824 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 92,604 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 90,719 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 86,662 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 81,347 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 77,048 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear Of Front To Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 72,400 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 67,742 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 62,054 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 55,356 miles

front disc pads low

Pass 4 Jan 2013 50,472 miles

front pads low

n/s rear tyre has a nail through inner sidewall and on outer edge

Pass 6 Dec 2011 45,228 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 40,479 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 38,684 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 37,022 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 33,773 miles

AUX BELT STARTED TO FRAY

NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL RIM SLIGHTLY DISTORTED

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 33,773 miles

AUX BELT STARTED TO FRAY

NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL RIM SLIGHTLY DISTORTED

Pass 2 Dec 2006 24,293 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 BUW is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 BUW, 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 DU53 BUW registered?

DU53 BUW is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 6 July 2004.

Is DU53 BUW safe to buy?

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