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DG54 LFD

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

101,601 mi
Last recorded101,601 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG54 LFD
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2018 101,601 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 101,601 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 97,549 miles

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 8 Sep 2016 93,875 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 91,739 miles

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

child seat fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2014 88,551 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 84,361 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

These are observtaions and do not require attention - Both front inner wings have partial liners fited. Both rear inner wings have liners fitted.

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge - still legal (tread not as deep as centre)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 77,832 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 77,654 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

drivers seat back unable to be tilted foward to access rear seat release broken

n/s/f inner tead and o/s/f outer tread wearing low

Fail 13 Oct 2012 77,508 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

drivers seat back unable to be tilted foward to access rear seat release broken

n/s/f inner tead and o/s/f outer tread wearing low

Pass 17 Oct 2011 70,013 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 70,013 miles

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

front brake pads approx 10% left on them

Pass 16 Oct 2010 65,315 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Oct 2010 65,315 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2009 55,848 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Oct 2009 55,848 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2008 42,715 miles

Offside Outer Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 26,133 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 LFD is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LFD, 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 LFD registered?

DG54 LFD is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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