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DA54 CXE

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

102,779 mi
Last recorded102,779 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA54 CXE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 102,779 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases borderline fail (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak gearbox ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Sep 2017 102,731 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases borderline fail (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak gearbox ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 96,079 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 93,134 miles

exhaust deteriorated

nearside front tyre worn on shoulders

nearside rear tyre worn on outer shoulder

Fail 15 Jan 2014 93,134 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust deteriorated

nearside front tyre worn on shoulders

nearside rear tyre worn on outer shoulder

Pass 7 Jul 2012 78,234 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2012 78,234 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 66,629 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 63,407 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 52,976 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 52,975 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 43,925 miles

brake pads low

front tyres uneven wear

tyres low

Fail 5 Jan 2009 43,924 miles

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

brake pads low

front tyres uneven wear

tyres low

Pass 5 Jan 2008 33,904 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 CXE is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DA54 CXE, 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 CXE registered?

DA54 CXE is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 December 2004.

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