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DE54 CHL

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

63,684 mi
Last recorded63,684 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2024 63,684 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 60,196 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 57,153 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 54,080 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 51,575 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 49,388 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Apr 2018 46,437 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 42,270 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 13 Apr 2016 37,723 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 33,043 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 28,376 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 28,376 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 23,007 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 19,342 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 19,007 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

damage to offside front wheel arch but no sharp edges exposed

front brake discs have slight lip

offside front tyre has cut in outside tread but does not reach the cords

Fail 30 Aug 2011 19,006 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

damage to offside front wheel arch but no sharp edges exposed

front brake discs have slight lip

offside front tyre has cut in outside tread but does not reach the cords

Pass 31 Aug 2010 18,506 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 17,956 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 17,956 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 17,312 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 16,709 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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DE54 CHL is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 DE54 CHL, 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 DE54 CHL registered?

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

Is DE54 CHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE54 CHL shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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