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DA54 SFE

2004 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

38,201 mi
Last recorded38,201 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2019 38,201 miles

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

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

Offside 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))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 35,852 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on side wall

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

Fail 10 Feb 2018 35,852 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour front and rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on side wall

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 32,589 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perrished on side wall

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Jan 2017 32,588 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 29,820 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 29,820 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

bonnet catch broken

Pass 19 Jun 2014 27,808 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 26,091 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 19,605 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 17,657 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 17,657 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall.

Pass 22 Jun 2011 16,679 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Scuffing to nearside front tyre outer sidewall.

Pass 27 Jan 2010 13,729 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 11,271 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 8,488 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 6,683 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 6,683 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 SFE is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SFE, 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 SFE registered?

DA54 SFE is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 December 2004.

Is DA54 SFE safe to buy?

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