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DE54 NWF

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

77,711 mi
Last recorded77,711 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 77,711 miles

Central Rear brake light inop

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front top mounting rough

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

Fail 21 Aug 2025 77,699 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear brake light inop

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front top mounting rough

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 74,531 miles

Central Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened top mount noisy (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2024 74,531 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox joint blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached hanger broken (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened top mount noisy (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 71,568 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 71,568 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 68,783 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil DUST COVER PREVENTING PROPER EXAMINATION (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Aug 2022 68,783 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil DUST COVER PREVENTING PROPER EXAMINATION (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 65,686 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 63,215 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2020 63,206 miles

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

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 60,511 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/15V (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 23 Apr 2019 60,511 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/15V (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 58,089 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 56,446 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 55,552 miles

O/S/F and O/S/R Tyres splitting 195/50/15V

Pass 27 Mar 2015 54,680 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/R tyre splitting 195/50/15V

Pass 31 Mar 2014 53,910 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 53,910 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 51,191 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 51,190 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 44,650 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 43,730 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 39,966 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 33,599 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 27,305 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 18,081 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 18,081 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 NWF is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 NWF, 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 NWF registered?

DE54 NWF is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 11 November 2004.

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