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CV54 DCU

2004 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

133,083 mi
Last recorded133,083 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV54 DCU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 133,083 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 130,948 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Fail 23 Oct 2024 130,948 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

exhaust flexi deteriorated

exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 19 Oct 2023 129,026 miles

Offside Front Upper suspension strut nut corroded

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Oct 2023 129,026 miles

Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper suspension strut nut corroded

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 127,365 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 125,131 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

drivers seat security

Pass 19 Oct 2020 122,633 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside steering rack gaiter clip could do with attention

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Fail 19 Oct 2020 122,630 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside steering rack gaiter clip could do with attention

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 25 Apr 2019 118,640 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

drivers seat could do with attention

Pass 26 Apr 2018 115,759 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 115,759 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 114,355 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 91,577 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 9 Sep 2015 91,577 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 22 Aug 2014 80,705 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2014 80,705 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 77,708 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 77,642 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 77,642 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 77,640 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 61,810 miles

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

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

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

fuel filter secured with aid of cable tie

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 13 Aug 2011 61,717 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 53,079 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 45,358 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 35,635 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 26,322 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 26,322 miles

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

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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CV54 DCU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 CV54 DCU, 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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CV54 DCU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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