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DG54 DDJ

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

121,994 mi
Last recorded121,994 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2017 121,994 miles

Bodywork in poor condition

F/o/side tyre worn on edges

Front brake discs worn

Front exhaust slight leak

R/o/side shocker slight leak

Pass 22 Nov 2016 117,389 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear AXLE FRONT BUSH HAS SLIGHT PLAY.

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear REAR AXLE FRONT BUSH HAS SLIGHT PLAY.

REAR BRAKE PIPES GREASED AND SLIGHT CORROSION.

Fail 4 Apr 2016 117,385 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear close and nailed

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 112,565 miles

engine light indicates there may be a fault

front bumper damaged

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 11 Feb 2015 112,565 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

engine light indicates there may be a fault

front bumper damaged

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Feb 2014 106,044 miles

back box corroded and insecure

engine light on

front bumper damaged

rear lower gearbox mount splitting

Fail 14 Feb 2014 106,014 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

back box corroded and loose

engine management light indicates there may be a fault

nearside front bumper damaged

rear lower gearbox mount splitting

Pass 12 Feb 2013 101,677 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 12 Feb 2013 101,677 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 98,210 miles

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

exhaust rusty and rear bracket broken

Fail 20 Feb 2012 98,210 miles

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

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

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

exhaust rusty and rear bracket broken

Pass 22 Feb 2011 93,588 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 89,192 miles

front tyres wearing on inner & outer edges

o/s + n/s/r bump stops deteriorated

rear exhaust starting to deteriorate

surface corrosion in exhaust tail box mounting

Fail 1 Sep 2010 89,192 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front tyres wearing on inner & outer edges

o/s + n/s/r bump stops deteriorated

rear exhaust starting to deteriorate

surface corrosion in exhaust tail box mounting

Pass 7 Sep 2009 78,427 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 50,977 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 DDJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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