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DE54 NVH

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

108,480 mi
Last recorded108,480 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 NVH
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2019 108,480 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess cable connector (1.1.15 (a))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

exhaust heat shield missing

Fail 29 Oct 2019 108,480 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess cable connector (1.1.15 (a))

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

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

exhaust heat shield missing

Pass 25 Oct 2018 103,209 miles

neither drivers or passenger front seat back fold to allow access to the rear of the vehicle

Fail 25 Oct 2018 103,207 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

neither drivers or passenger front seat back fold to allow access to the rear of the vehicle

Pass 30 Oct 2017 98,843 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Brake pipe slightly damaged front to rear (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

drivers and passenger seat do not fold forwards

oil below minium on arrival

Fail 30 Oct 2017 98,843 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Brake pipe slightly damaged front to rear (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

drivers and passenger seat do not fold forwards

oil below minium on arrival

Pass 27 Oct 2016 93,846 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 Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear bump stop deteriorated

oil level very low on arrival

Fail 27 Oct 2016 93,846 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear bump stop deteriorated

oil level very low on arrival

Pass 28 Oct 2015 88,437 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

drivers seat unable to fold forward.

Pass 29 Oct 2014 82,361 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front seat unable to tilt but lock in upright position.

exhaust system has surface corrosion.

Pass 22 Oct 2013 75,870 miles

engine auxilary drive belt deteriorated

Fail 22 Oct 2013 75,870 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

engine auxilary drive belt deteriorated

exhaust heatshield loose at rear

oil level very low on arrival

Pass 27 Oct 2012 68,694 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 59,604 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 49,862 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

offside front seat, tilt lever missing.

speed ratings on rear tyres different

Pass 20 Oct 2009 60,203 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 40,602 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 33,546 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2008 33,546 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil level on minimum on arrival

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 25,385 miles

both front wiper blades slightly worn

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 NVH is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 NVH, 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 NVH is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 October 2004.

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