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DA54 CXX

2004 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

172,511 mi
Last recorded172,511 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA54 CXX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2021 172,511 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material And rears both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 5 Feb 2021 166,229 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various throughout front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake travel very near reserve limits

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All x4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 154,246 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front inners (1.1.11 (c))

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder slightly damaged but function not impaired Bleeding end missing (1.1.16 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2019 154,239 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Radiator leaking

Steering pipe insecure

Pass 8 Dec 2018 149,863 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 149,805 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 129,386 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 129,386 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO FLEXABLE HOSE (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO FLEXABLE HOSE (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO WHEEL CYLINDER (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking TO FLEXABLE HOSE (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

OIL FILTER RUSTY

OIL LEAK ON ENGINE

WATER LEAK ON ENGINE

Pass 19 Oct 2016 110,788 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 89,362 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 72,011 miles

o/s rear tyre worn on edge

some corrosion to brake pipes

Fail 2 Oct 2014 72,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s rear tyre worn on edge

some corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 24 Oct 2013 62,942 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 53,885 miles

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

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

high level inop

osf seat tilt inop

Pass 22 Sep 2011 45,206 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 45,206 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 35,623 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 27,863 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 20,877 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 CXX is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc 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 DA54 CXX, 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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DA54 CXX is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 18 November 2004.

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