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DG54 DFD

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,968 mi
Last recorded120,968 miles
Recorded on7 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG54 DFD
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 May 2024 120,968 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 152,582 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security underbody (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2023 152,582 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security underbody (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 144,467 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust flexi section armour broken

General standing corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 142,457 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 139,461 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2019 139,461 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2018 132,106 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 123,792 miles

Engine oil leak from sump gasket.

low coolant level

Pass 15 Aug 2016 111,678 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 111,678 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres close to the legal limit

osf tyre close to the legal limit

Pass 31 Jul 2015 103,246 miles

Centre Rear seatbelt poor in operation

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear seat locked in upright position

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

Fail 31 Jul 2015 103,246 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 93,746 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 93,746 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 87,914 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 87,914 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 76,217 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 76,217 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 70,768 miles

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

Front wiper blades getting poor

Pass 4 Aug 2010 57,928 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 45,937 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 36,865 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 31,356 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 DFD is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DFD, 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 DFD registered?

DG54 DFD is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 20 October 2004.

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