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DE54 CHG

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,567 mi
Last recorded157,567 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 CHG
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2017 157,567 miles

front number plate cracked

offside front tyre close to limit

offside rear shocker showing signs of weeping

some play steering rack

Fail 19 Apr 2017 157,567 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front number plate cracked

offside front tyre close to limit

offside rear shocker showing signs of weeping

some play steering rack

Pass 5 Mar 2016 156,687 miles

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

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

coolant leak from engine

Fail 4 Mar 2016 156,687 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

coolant leak from engine

Pass 24 Sep 2014 143,869 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 24 Sep 2014 143,867 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 135,933 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 128,706 miles

rear wiper blade split

Fail 25 Sep 2012 128,705 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 27 Sep 2011 117,425 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust heat shield loose on underbody.

Pass 28 Sep 2010 106,323 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

cut in nearside rear tyre sidewall but not to cords

Pass 15 Sep 2009 92,914 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 15 Sep 2009 92,914 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Sep 2008 81,304 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 54,601 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

seat cover fitted to back seat proper inspection centre seat belt not possible

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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DE54 CHG is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DE54 CHG, 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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DE54 CHG is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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