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DE54 GPZ

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

94,891 mi
Last recorded94,891 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2024 94,891 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2024 94,786 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides from brake hoses to wheel cylinders (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Park brake lever has little reserve travel

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 88,500 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flex to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front slight movement inner rack end ?

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

slight reserve travel handbrake lever

Fail 31 Jul 2023 88,500 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flex to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front slight movement inner rack end ?

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

slight reserve travel handbrake lever

Pass 30 Aug 2022 84,588 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flex to cylinder slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flex to cylinder slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated slight reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

drivers seat does not tilt

Fail 18 Aug 2022 84,544 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flex to cylinder slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flex to cylinder slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated slight reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

drivers seat does not tilt

Pass 23 Aug 2021 81,745 miles

both front tyres low edges tread good

drivers seat unable to tilt

Fail 23 Aug 2021 81,745 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

both front tyres low edges tread good

drivers seat unable to tilt

Pass 20 Aug 2020 74,682 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2020 74,682 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 69,955 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 61,757 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2018 61,757 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 54,614 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 48,815 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 42,170 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 35,186 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 28,299 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

hi level stop lamp inop

Pass 27 Oct 2012 22,575 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

hi level stop lamp inop

Pass 28 Oct 2011 19,260 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 14,068 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 10,155 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 4,107 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 GPZ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 GPZ, 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 GPZ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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