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DE54 GNF

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

184,797 mi
Last recorded184,797 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 GNF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2023 184,797 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 183,290 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 181,256 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2021 181,256 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 180,341 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 180,341 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 178,645 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 178,645 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases REAR BOX (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 176,921 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 174,670 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 174,670 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 171,619 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2012 168,273 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 168,273 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 161,999 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 156,645 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 149,960 miles

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

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

gearbox fluid leak

Pass 17 Oct 2008 143,383 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 143,383 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 125,123 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 125,123 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 GNF is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 GNF, 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 GNF registered?

DE54 GNF is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 22 October 2004.

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