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DG54 CAE

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

104,667 mi
Last recorded104,667 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG54 CAE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2018 104,667 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2018 104,667 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 98,354 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 6 Nov 2017 98,344 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 96,054 miles

ENGINE OIL SEEPAGE AT OIL PAN

Nearside Rear TYRE OLD & SIDE WALL PERISHED

Offside Rear TYRE HAS A NAIL

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

Fail 29 Oct 2016 96,054 miles

ENGINE OIL SEEPAGE AT OIL PAN

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

Nearside Rear TYRE OLD & SIDE WALL PERISHED

Offside Rear TYRE HAS A NAIL

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

Pass 7 Nov 2015 93,682 miles

AIR FRESHENER BLOCKING VIEW REMOVED

Nearside Rear TYRE SIDE WALL PERISHED

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

Fail 31 Oct 2015 93,657 miles

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

AIR FRESHENER BLOCKING VIEW REMOVED

Nearside Rear TYRE SIDE WALL PERISHED

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

Pass 1 Nov 2014 89,295 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON OUTER WALL .

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 84,533 miles

BONNET SECOUND LOCK NOT WORKING , STRONG ADVICE .

CLUTCH BEARING OR GEAR BOX NOISY .

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

Fail 26 Sep 2013 84,533 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

BONNET SECOUND LOCK NOT WORKING , STRONG ADVICE .

CLUTCH BEARING OR GEAR BOX NOISY .

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 80,094 miles

BONNET DOES NOT CLOSE ON SECOUND LOCK , STRONG ADVICE .

OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE HOSE HAS A SLIGHT TWIST , STRONG ADVICE .

Pass 16 Sep 2011 75,317 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 75,317 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 68,654 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 57,826 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 1 Sep 2008 46,064 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 46,064 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 32,508 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 32,507 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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DG54 CAE is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DG54 CAE, 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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DG54 CAE is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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