CarVerify

Free Car Check

DA54 EKE

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

75,267 mi
Last recorded75,267 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA54 EKE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 75,267 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FLEX TO FRONT (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 69,052 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 69,052 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 66,161 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 66,161 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 63,873 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 61,550 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 61,541 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 57,999 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 57,999 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 55,271 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 52,852 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 50,841 miles

advise handbrake long travel

Pass 18 May 2015 49,015 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 46,472 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

n/s/r tyre cracking on outer sidewall.no ply or cords exposed.175/65r14.

Pass 8 May 2013 43,594 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 43,594 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2012 40,876 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 38,732 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 36,443 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 27,944 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 23,174 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
Full Ford Fiesta reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DA54 EKE is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 EKE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DA54 EKE?

You can check the full history of DA54 EKE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DA54 EKE registered?

DA54 EKE is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 25 November 2004.

Is DA54 EKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA54 EKE shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DA54 EKE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DA54 EKE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.