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DC54 BHX

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

126,894 mi
Last recorded126,894 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC54 BHX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2021 126,894 miles

battery light on

Fail 19 Oct 2021 126,894 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded middle to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded middle to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

battery light on

Pass 16 Oct 2020 118,137 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front fog lamp damaged

battery warning lamp illuminated

Fail 16 Oct 2020 118,137 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front fog lamp damaged

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

battery warning lamp illuminated

Pass 18 Oct 2019 108,398 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 88,863 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 88,863 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 68,612 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 68,612 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 60,182 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 60,179 miles

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

osr tyre close to limit

some corrosion noted to nsf brake pipe

Pass 14 Oct 2015 55,578 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 49,474 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 49,472 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 40,827 miles

osf tyre worn on edge

Pass 18 Oct 2012 33,734 miles

nsr and osr tyres on legal limit

Pass 14 Oct 2011 28,289 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 22,917 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 22,917 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 17,274 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 11,445 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 4,480 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 4,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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DC54 BHX is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 DC54 BHX, 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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DC54 BHX is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 22 October 2004.

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