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DG54 CWJ

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

104,527 mi
Last recorded104,527 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2016 104,527 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 104,527 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bonnet (6.1.B.1b)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle inscure (2.3.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 96,579 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2015 96,579 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 85,814 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2014 85,804 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 7 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 63,012 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2012 63,012 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 25 Jul 2011 52,897 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 52,897 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 38,493 miles

n/s mirror cracked

Fail 4 Aug 2010 38,422 miles

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

n/s mirror cracked

Pass 15 Oct 2009 28,763 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 28,763 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 20,860 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 17,970 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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DG54 CWJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 CWJ, 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 CWJ registered?

DG54 CWJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 21 September 2004.

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