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DG54 DCE

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

73,438 mi
Last recorded73,438 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 73,438 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak on engine ()

two front seat back rest handle come away

Fail 9 May 2017 73,438 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak on engine ()

two front seats back rest handle come away

Fail 5 May 2017 73,432 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Oil leak on engine ()

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front mirror unit damaged

Nearside Front tyre on 2m tread

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

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

two front seats back rest handle come away

Pass 29 Mar 2016 68,446 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 64,619 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 64,619 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 60,741 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 56,845 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 53,469 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 50,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 50,084 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 46,626 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 42,677 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 38,431 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 30,755 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 DCE is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DCE, 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 DCE registered?

DG54 DCE is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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