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DE54 WGD

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

100,040 mi
Last recorded100,040 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 WGD
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2023 100,040 miles

Lower gearbox mount worn bushing

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear heat shield not fully secure

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 31 Mar 2023 100,032 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust silencer and flex joint/ downpipe worn (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Lower gearbox mount worn bushing

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear heat shield not fully secure

Unable to open boot

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 31 Mar 2022 85,314 miles

Exhaust flex joint worn

Exhaust silencer becoming corroded

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Lower gearbox mount worn bushing

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear heat shield loose

Fail 31 Mar 2022 85,314 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust flex joint worn

Exhaust silencer becoming corroded

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Lower gearbox mount worn bushing

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 9 Apr 2021 76,558 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 73,415 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 May 2019 70,030 miles
Fail 4 May 2019 70,030 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 68,663 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 67,978 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 67,978 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 67,113 miles

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim offside front (4.2.A.1a)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim offside rear (4.2.A.1a)

coil spring corroded nearside rear (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded offside rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 May 2015 65,673 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2015 65,673 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 62,799 miles

Coolant leak

Engine oil level low

Gearbox mounting defective

High level stop lamp not working

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rearmost exhaust heat shield corroded/loose

Pass 11 Apr 2014 62,799 miles

Coolant leak

Engine oil level low

Gearbox mounting defective

High level stop lamp not working

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rearmost exhaust heat shield corroded/loose

Pass 9 Apr 2013 57,732 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

centre brake light may disconnected

coolant leak from thermostat housing and water pump

exhaust flexi pipe deteirating

gearbox mount spliting

Fail 9 Apr 2013 57,732 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

centre brake light may disconnected

coolant leak from thermostat housing and water pump

exhaust flexi pipe deteirating

gearbox mount spliting

Pass 18 Apr 2012 52,657 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 52,657 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 47,570 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 42,279 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 35,598 miles

high level brake light not working

Fail 24 Mar 2009 35,598 miles

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

high level brake light not working

Pass 14 Mar 2008 28,756 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 WGD is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 WGD, 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 WGD is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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