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DA54 CVL

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

97,970 mi
Last recorded97,970 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA54 CVL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 97,970 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear heatshield loose

Pass 12 Mar 2025 95,562 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 93,109 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 91,381 miles

Central Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 22 Mar 2022 89,026 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Mar 2022 89,012 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill near rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 86,415 miles

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 84,600 miles

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both o/s and n/s (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 84,581 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both o/s and n/s (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 83,323 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 81,686 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 81,685 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 79,555 miles

Exhaust corroded and deteriorated

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

High level additional stop lamp not working

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f - o/s/f (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 77,987 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s/f (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Feb 2016 77,962 miles

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate n/s ands o/s (1.1.C.1e)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play o/s/f (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s/f (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 76,100 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 61,479 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre slightly worn (tread depth 3mm)

Fail 18 Jun 2014 61,479 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front 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)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

offside rear tyre slightly worn (tread depth 3mm)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 46,548 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 16 Jun 2012 42,890 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 42,890 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 36,973 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 30,348 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 24,275 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 17,327 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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DA54 CVL is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 DA54 CVL, 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 DA54 CVL registered?

DA54 CVL is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 8 November 2004.

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