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DU53 CAA

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,957 mi
Last recorded119,957 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2025 119,957 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2023 114,028 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread wearing low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 May 2023 114,024 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust broken and blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe to flex hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe to flex hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread wearing low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 110,077 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 102,522 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 90,646 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 84,586 miles

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 6 Apr 2018 84,576 miles

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 82,677 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2017 82,677 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 79,142 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 79,142 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 75,277 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2015 75,277 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 23 Jan 2014 71,125 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 71,125 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 66,460 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 61,999 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 58,371 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 55,331 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 49,523 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 49,523 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 38,553 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 27,176 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 CAA is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 CAA, 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 CAA is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 21 January 2004.

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