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DG54 PWX

2004 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

187,602 mi
Last recorded187,602 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG54 PWX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2023 187,602 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 187,599 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire tank heat shield (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 182,223 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 176,030 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak at rear box to mid joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 176,030 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear main (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak at rear box to mid joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 170,540 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe near inner wing cover (2.1.5 (a))

both front seats folding mechanism defective

Fail 3 Jan 2020 170,540 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear main (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe near inner wing cover (2.1.5 (a))

both front seats folding mechanism defective

Pass 21 Dec 2018 163,582 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 156,000 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2017 156,000 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 151,138 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 151,122 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded mid to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded mid to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 144,836 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded short (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

drivers seat wont tilt

Fail 9 Sep 2015 144,836 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded short (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded short (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

drivers seat wont tilt

Fail 27 Aug 2014 128,849 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 128,849 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 112,279 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 94,742 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 69,834 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 56,443 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 56,443 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 48,790 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 40,743 miles

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

cracks in tread on both rear tyres.

Fail 27 Aug 2008 40,743 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

cracks in tread on both rear tyres.

Pass 24 Aug 2007 33,694 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 PWX is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 PWX, 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 PWX is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 4 September 2004.

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