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DE54 DEU

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

91,512 mi
Last recorded91,512 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 DEU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Nov 2022 91,512 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Various components affected by corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 3 Dec 2021 88,578 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 81,722 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 75,117 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 74,886 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 67,852 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 62,560 miles

Central Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 53,495 miles

Central Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 48,915 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 44,856 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 19 Sep 2013 39,789 miles

exhaust heat shield loose and mounting points deteriated

Fail 19 Sep 2013 39,789 miles

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose and mounting points deteriated

Pass 24 Sep 2012 35,155 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 30,024 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 26,233 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 21,147 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 16,326 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 12,480 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 DEU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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