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DE54 GLY

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2023
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

138,238 mi
Last recorded138,238 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2022 138,238 miles

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))

Fail 2 Mar 2022 138,238 miles

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))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 133,930 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/s + O/s Rear 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 133,930 miles

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))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 132,068 miles

N/s + O/s Front Seat Levers

Fail 2 Mar 2020 132,068 miles

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))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 125,779 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre Pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Feb 2019 125,776 miles

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))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 117,371 miles

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)

Fail 12 Feb 2018 117,371 miles

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)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 110,093 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Feb 2017 110,093 miles

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)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 102,897 miles

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)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 95,433 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 88,921 miles

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)

Fail 18 Sep 2013 88,921 miles

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)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 84,318 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2012 84,318 miles

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)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 77,097 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2011 77,097 miles

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)

Fail 15 Nov 2010 66,862 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 66,862 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2009 58,228 miles

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)

Fail 7 Nov 2009 58,228 miles

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)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 48,348 miles

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

Oil filter corroded.

Pass 22 Nov 2007 38,618 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 38,618 miles

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

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 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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