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DA54 LCC

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

135,201 mi
Last recorded135,201 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2024 135,201 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed major blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear both osf inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

no reversing lights

Pass 18 Sep 2023 128,774 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2022 122,463 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 117,569 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 117,568 miles

Nearside 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))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2020 112,043 miles

Nearside 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))

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 112,043 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to back plate (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to back plate (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside 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))

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 105,069 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2019 105,069 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 97,684 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears and osf (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 90,922 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre sidewall cracking

Rear Both tyres cracking in tread

second hand parts fitted

Fail 13 Oct 2017 90,914 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre sidewall cracking

Rear Both tyres cracking in tread

Pass 31 Oct 2016 89,390 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 89,374 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 86,609 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2015 86,609 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 83,231 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 76,176 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 10 Oct 2012 58,971 miles

slight corrosion on rear coil springs

Fail 10 Oct 2012 58,958 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight corrosion on rear coil springs

Pass 24 Oct 2011 45,966 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 36,721 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 29,079 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 22,843 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 22,843 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 13,859 miles

puncture in near side rear tyre

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 LCC is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 LCC, 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 LCC is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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