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DE54 GNJ

2004 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,056 mi
Last recorded94,056 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 GNJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2023 94,056 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

Front Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Front Power steering pipe leaking

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2022 80,017 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2022 80,001 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 74,049 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 70,992 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 70,087 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 68,541 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 66,931 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 64,942 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2016 64,942 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 63,609 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Sep 2014 61,919 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 60,244 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 60,244 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 56,938 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 50,100 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 41,852 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 34,276 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 25,990 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 17,744 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 GNJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GNJ, 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 GNJ registered?

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

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