The road tax status for DC53 AYD is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for DC53 AYD?

The MOT for DC53 AYD is valid and due for renewal on or before 29 March 2023.

What is the recorded mileage of DC53 AYD?

The recorded mileage for DC53 AYD is 125,440 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is DC53 AYD ULEZ compliant?

No, DC53 AYD does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

2004 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · DC53 AYD

DC53 AYD

2004 Ford Fiesta (1.2L, petrol). First registered 30 Jan 2004. Recorded mileage 125,440 miles. MOT expired on 29 Mar 2023.

Make & Model: FORD FIESTA
Year / Origin: 2004 · Chester
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Expired on 29 Mar 2023
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 125,440 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.2L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Year

2004

Engine

1242cc

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DC53 AYD Key Findings

28 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 31/03/2022
125,440 miles recorded at latest MOT
11 historical MOT failures
1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (14 mentions)

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DC53 AYD MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Nov 2026, 09:57

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28 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Ford Fiesta (DC53 AYD) between January 2007 and March 2022.

The record contains 17 passes and 11 failures.

The most recent test on 31 March 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (14 issues), Brakes (14 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.

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DC53 AYD Mileage History

15/01/200738,091 mi
13/03/200738,109 mi+18 mi
06/03/200844,913 mi+6,804 mi
03/03/200952,603 mi+7,690 mi
03/03/200952,603 mi
09/03/201059,032 mi+6,429 mi
09/03/201059,032 mi
08/03/201166,987 mi+7,955 mi
08/03/201166,987 mi
06/03/201272,713 mi+5,726 mi
07/03/201380,575 mi+7,862 mi
04/03/201487,350 mi+6,775 mi
04/03/201487,350 mi
13/03/201594,911 mi+7,561 mi
11/03/2016100,925 mi+6,014 mi
11/03/2016100,925 mi
10/02/2017104,148 mi+3,223 mi
13/02/2017104,150 mi+2 mi
09/03/2018107,857 mi+3,707 mi
09/03/2018107,857 mi
06/03/2019111,056 mi+3,199 mi
06/03/2019111,056 mi
26/02/2020114,761 mi+3,705 mi
27/02/2020114,761 mi
26/03/2021118,459 mi+3,698 mi
26/03/2021118,459 mi
31/03/2022125,436 mi+6,977 mi
31/03/2022125,440 mi+4 mi

Average of roughly 5,744 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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MOT Expired or Failed

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Average MOT pass rate (50%)

1 dangerous defects found recently

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