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DG54 TXJ

2004 Ford Fiesta

White Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

111,823 mi
Last recorded111,823 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG54 TXJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2020 111,823 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2020 111,823 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding drum sized (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 109,307 miles

Front brake discs heavy corrosion inner faces.

Handbrake lever close to travel.

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Various brake pipes corroded.

Pass 1 Mar 2018 103,539 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside front (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion offside and nearside rear (6.1.A.1)

coil spring corroded offside and nearside rear (2.4.C.1b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside and nearside (3.7.B.3)

nearside wiper blade rubber is slightly split

one side of the battery is not bolted down

Fail 27 Feb 2018 103,511 miles

Central Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside front (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion offside and nearside rear (6.1.A.1)

coil spring corroded offside and nearside rear (2.4.C.1b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside and nearside (3.7.B.3)

nearside wiper blade rubber is slightly split

one side of the battery is not bolted down

Pass 16 Feb 2017 97,024 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Central Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

coil spring corroded offside and nearside rear (2.4.C.1b)

offside and nearside rear shock absorbers protective covers are insecure

one side of the battery is not bolted down

passenger door inner handle is insecure door card missing

slight noise from nearside rear wheel when rotated

Pass 12 Feb 2016 88,864 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

coil spring corroded offside and nearside rear (2.4.C.1b)

offside and nearside rear shock absorbers protective covers are insecure

one side of the battery is not bolted down

Fail 2 Feb 2016 88,562 miles

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

coil spring corroded offside and nearside rear (2.4.C.1b)

offside and nearside rear shock absorbers protective covers are insecure

one side of the battery is not bolted down

Pass 5 Feb 2015 80,237 miles

Centre Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside and nearside rear shockabsorber protective covers are insecure

one side of battery clamp is not bolted down

rear suspension is low

Fail 5 Feb 2015 80,237 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Centre Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside and nearside rear shockabsorber protective covers are insecure

one side of battery clamp is not bolted down

rear suspension is low

Pass 20 Feb 2014 74,859 miles

Centre Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

brake pedal anti-slip pad is splitting

offside and nearside rear shockabsorbers covers are insecure

one side of battery clamp is not bolted down

Fail 20 Feb 2014 74,859 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

brake pedal anti-slip pad is splitting

offside and nearside rear shockabsorbers covers are insecure

one side of battery clamp is not bolted down

Pass 27 Feb 2013 70,615 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre side wall is slightly damaged

offside and nearside rear shockabsorbers dust covers are insecure

split in brake pedal rubber

Pass 25 Feb 2012 65,871 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre cut in the side wall

Pass 16 Feb 2011 60,831 miles

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

nearside front tyre cut in side wall

Pass 1 Mar 2010 54,805 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 54,805 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 46,577 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 46,577 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 33,224 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 33,224 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 TXJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 TXJ, 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 TXJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 23 November 2004.

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