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DE54 NVZ

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

116,664 mi
Last recorded116,664 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 116,664 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 113,003 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 106,825 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 106,820 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 1 Dec 2021 106,820 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 105,350 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 103,736 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 99,769 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2018 99,766 miles

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

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 88,340 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 88,403 miles

Central Rear Emissions not tested EXHAUST BOX BLOWING (7.3.A.1)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 75,248 miles

Front DISCS AND PADS GETTING THIN

Fail 7 Oct 2016 74,977 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Front DISCS AND PADS GETTING THIN

Pass 8 Oct 2015 62,446 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 54,486 miles

All indicator bulbs pale.

Nearside mirror cover loose.

Pass 14 Nov 2013 48,928 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 45,111 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 41,936 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 38,108 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 33,674 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 28,540 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 23,064 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 NVZ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 NVZ, 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 NVZ registered?

DE54 NVZ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 17 November 2004.

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