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DE54 NVJ

2004 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

89,200 mi
Last recorded89,200 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 NVJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2024 89,200 miles

front axle tyre tread getting low

front brake pads getting low

Pass 10 Jun 2023 83,897 miles

Brake linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

FRONT & REAR AXLE CORRODING AND BUSHES WEARING

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 74,020 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 74,020 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 71,743 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

axel bushes slightly perished

Fail 7 Aug 2020 71,721 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

axel bushes slightly perished

Pass 14 Aug 2019 67,915 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 57,622 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 55,413 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Pass 5 Aug 2016 54,091 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 48,878 miles

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

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

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 24 Jul 2014 42,159 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 34,001 miles

Slight corrosion on brake discs.

Pass 28 Jun 2012 31,930 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 22 Jun 2011 29,500 miles

N/s mirror back missing.

Fail 22 Jun 2011 29,500 miles

N/s mirror back missing.

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 27,506 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 8 Jul 2009 25,414 miles

light surface cracks to both front tyres

Pass 1 Oct 2008 23,514 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 21,243 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)

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 NVJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 NVJ, 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 NVJ registered?

DE54 NVJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 27 October 2004.

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