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DG54 TWV

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

188,144 mi
Last recorded188,144 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG54 TWV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2017 188,144 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 187,866 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed wires to switch on power steering pipe broken (1.9.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part insecure in strut (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part insecure in strut (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

corrosion o/s/r brake pipe

diesel smell under bonnet- unable to find leak

oily/possible diesel leak on engine

slight damage to front rims on inner

Pass 26 Sep 2015 178,523 miles

Front Both sides shock absorbers weak

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

Oil leaks

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

Fail 25 Sep 2015 178,523 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Both sides shock absorbers weak

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

Oil leaks

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 162,736 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear brake pipes starting to corrode

engine oily

front washer jets missing but water still hits the screen

slight knock noise when braking

slight play in o/s/f trackrod end

Fail 2 Sep 2014 162,736 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear brake pipes starting to corrode

engine oily

front washer jets missing but water still hits the screen

slight knock noise when braking

slight play in o/s/f trackrod end

Pass 20 Aug 2013 151,977 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 151,977 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 142,504 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 142,504 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 129,944 miles

Both front tilt levers have been modified.

Both rear handbrake cables rusty.

Damage to NSR quarter.

Front wiper blades smear.

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

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

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

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

Oil leak fron rocker area.

Fail 12 Aug 2011 129,943 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Both front tilt levers have been modified.

Both rear handbrake cables rusty.

Damage to NSR quarter.

Front wiper blades smear.

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

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

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

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

Oil leak fron rocker area.

Pass 10 Aug 2010 123,227 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 9 Aug 2010 123,227 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 118,263 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 118,263 miles

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 105,892 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 93,826 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 TWV is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 TWV, 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 TWV is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 6 September 2004.

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