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DA54 LCJ

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

154,593 mi
Last recorded154,593 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA54 LCJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2024 154,593 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 145,654 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rusty (main line upto flexy hose) (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on rear silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All components rusted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2023 145,641 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Need to recheck once washers are fixed (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rusty (main line upto flexy hose) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on rear silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All components rusted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 139,108 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2022 139,108 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 136,872 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint very rusty

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 135,319 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 135,301 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Inner tyre out of shape

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Jun 2019 127,890 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer tyre worn on edge

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

rear axle bushes worn and deteriorated both sides

Pass 14 Jul 2018 120,445 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 114,610 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both sides (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear heat shield loose

Fail 10 Aug 2017 114,563 miles

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both sides (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 1 Oct 2016 109,226 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 99,966 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 92,621 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

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

rear exhaust heat shield is insecure

Pass 7 Oct 2013 84,084 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 74,476 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2011 63,753 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 54,585 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 43,861 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 32,289 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 23,351 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 LCJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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

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