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EF53 DYG

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

175,271 mi
Last recorded175,271 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 DYG
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 175,271 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis Rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre close to wear bars

Pass 8 Nov 2024 172,809 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2024 172,808 miles

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

Rear Axle fractured Corroded hole by offside bush (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre close to wear bars

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 164,983 miles

Front tyres close to wear bars

Pass 12 Nov 2022 156,720 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 149,360 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 144,193 miles

front tyres close to wear bars

offside rear brake pipe covered in grease

Pass 7 Dec 2019 139,716 miles

rear brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 12 Jan 2019 134,468 miles

nearside rear shock damp with oil

offside front track rod end slight play

rear brake pipes covered in grease

Fail 12 Jan 2019 134,468 miles

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

nearside rear shock damp with oil

offside front track rod end slight play

rear brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 15 Dec 2017 127,936 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2016 118,800 miles

Rear both tyres starting to crack

Pass 14 Dec 2015 108,955 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 99,306 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 90,970 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 83,354 miles

slight squeek n/s/r brake on rotation of wheel

Pass 13 Dec 2011 74,910 miles

front tyres n/s/ and o/s inner tread starting to get lower than rest of tread

Pass 17 Dec 2010 65,675 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 57,644 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 47,509 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 37,970 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 29,755 miles

Offside front tyre worn on edge

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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EF53 DYG is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 EF53 DYG, 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 EF53 DYG registered?

EF53 DYG is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 5 January 2004.

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