MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,238 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/s + O/s Rear 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/s + O/s Rear 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
N/s + O/s Front Seat Levers
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
N/s + O/s Front Seat Levers
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre Pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Position lamp not working O/s Front (4.2.1 (a))
Registration plate inscription illegible Front (Damaged) (0.1 (b))
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm N/s + O/s Front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre Pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front (6.3.1d)
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. O/s Front (6.2.A.3)
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement O/s Rear Wheel (3.5.1k)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively N/s + O/s Front (8.2.2)
Engine (MIL) Light On
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Passanger Front Seat Lift Handel Not Working
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front (6.3.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/s + O/s Front + N/s Rear (4.1.E.1)
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil filter corroded.
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?
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DE54 GLY is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 GLY, 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 GLY is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 September 2004.
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