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DG54 CAU

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,568 mi
Last recorded79,568 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG54 CAU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2016 79,568 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Radius arm slightly distorted stub axle (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 14 Oct 2016 79,568 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Radius arm slightly distorted stub axle (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Oct 2015 75,153 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 70,844 miles

O/S/REAR PANEL SLIGHTLY DAMAGED. O/S/FRONT WING DENTED. N/S/BOTTOM SEAL DAMAGED.

Pass 21 Sep 2013 67,369 miles

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

O/S body sill slightly damaged. O/S door damaged N/S rear whhel arch dented. N/F wing dented.

Pass 13 Oct 2012 64,997 miles

O/S/Front body sill slightly damaged

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 62,009 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 57,567 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 46,655 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 44,161 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 32,064 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 32,059 miles

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

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

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 CAU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 DG54 CAU, 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 DG54 CAU registered?

DG54 CAU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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