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CE54 DGZ

2004 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

77,784 mi
Last recorded77,784 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE54 DGZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2019 77,784 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both top strut mount stiff (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Handbrake cables sticking

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both handbrake (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 24 May 2019 77,561 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both top strut mount stiff (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Handbrake cables sticking

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both handbrake (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 70,258 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Horn sounds harsh or grating (7.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 29 May 2018 70,258 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Horn sounds harsh or grating (7.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 May 2017 64,194 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner and outer (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded running to brake flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear fuel pipes slightly corroded

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Pass 3 Jun 2016 58,609 miles

Both rear brakes binding slightly

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 31 May 2016 58,560 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front end (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured and bead rim damaged (4.2.B.1a)

Both rear brakes binding slightly

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 53,984 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 49,582 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 2 Jun 2014 49,582 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 43,817 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 43,816 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 3 Aug 2012 38,741 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 38,741 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 33,698 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 28,407 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 24,258 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 19,316 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 14,914 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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CE54 DGZ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 CE54 DGZ, 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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CE54 DGZ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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