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DG54 TZJ

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

102,564 mi
Last recorded102,564 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG54 TZJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 102,564 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 102,494 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 30 May 2017 89,894 miles

Nearside Rear Hand brake low.

Fail 30 May 2017 89,894 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Hand brake low.

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 87,153 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 83,129 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre is worn on the edges

offside steering rack boot is twisted

Pass 11 Sep 2014 74,882 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 74,878 miles

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 66,320 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 16 Sep 2013 66,301 miles

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

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

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 Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Sep 2012 58,039 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 17 Sep 2012 58,036 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 52,511 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 47,239 miles

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

nearside front tyre is starting to crack

Fail 21 Sep 2010 47,239 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

nearside front tyre is starting to crack

Pass 21 Sep 2009 44,530 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 21 Sep 2009 44,526 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 25 Sep 2008 40,689 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 33,840 miles

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

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 TZJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 TZJ, 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 TZJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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