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DG54 XER

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

75,130 mi
Last recorded75,130 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 75,130 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower near sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corroded near wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 66,246 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 57,353 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 53,606 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 49,353 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 48,690 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 48,690 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 47,721 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 44,595 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 44,595 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 43,280 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 33,607 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 33,607 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 20,247 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 20,053 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 18,417 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 17,450 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 16,173 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 14,619 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 12,809 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 11,443 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 10,016 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 8,348 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 XER is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XER, 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 XER registered?

DG54 XER is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 October 2004.

Is DG54 XER safe to buy?

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