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DE54 WFB

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

114,445 mi
Last recorded114,445 miles
Recorded on18 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 WFB
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2019 114,445 miles

Front registration plate cracked

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 13 May 2019 114,442 miles

Front Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate cracked

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 14 May 2018 106,218 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 May 2018 106,218 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 100,284 miles

Offside Rear tyre central band signs of wear

Pass 24 Oct 2014 94,400 miles

Oil leak

exhaust emits slight smoke (white)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 89,222 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 2 Oct 2013 89,204 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Oil leak

rear number plate de laminating

Fail 5 Oct 2012 85,542 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 85,542 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 79,163 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 79,160 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 24 Sep 2010 75,199 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering rack mounting bushes are slightly worn.

Pass 24 Sep 2010 75,199 miles

Steering rack mounting bushes are slightly worn.

Pass 23 Sep 2009 69,651 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 69,651 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2008 64,538 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)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 56,895 miles

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

o/s/r tyre perrishing on outer wall

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 WFB is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 WFB, 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 WFB registered?

DE54 WFB is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 26 October 2004.

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