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DG54 DFV

2004 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

68,621 mi
Last recorded68,621 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG54 DFV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2024 68,621 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Nov 2024 68,619 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 61,799 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 61,560 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 61,214 miles

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush slightly weak (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 61,214 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush slightly weak (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 60,830 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

lower gearbox mount split

Fail 12 Oct 2020 60,829 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

lower gearbox mount split

Pass 11 Oct 2019 60,432 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 60,432 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 59,807 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 59,807 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 48,798 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 42,094 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 42,094 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 40,250 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 40,250 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 39,148 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 38,435 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 37,578 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 36,170 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 34,857 miles

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

Off side front fog light lens broken

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 32,744 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 32,744 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 25,209 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 20,420 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 DFV is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DFV, 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 DFV registered?

DG54 DFV is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is DG54 DFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG54 DFV shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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