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DG54 XFE

2004 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,740 mi
Last recorded98,740 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG54 XFE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2019 98,740 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 95,526 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 11 Dec 2017 95,524 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 91,468 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust heat shield deteriorated

Fail 14 Dec 2016 91,467 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Engine management light on and engine running roughly (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust heat shield deteriorated

Pass 8 Dec 2015 85,835 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 1 bulb out (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Dec 2015 85,832 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 1 bulb out (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 80,400 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 4 Dec 2014 80,370 miles

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

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 74,089 miles

2x rear coil springs corroded

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2012 68,402 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

condensation in nearside headlamp

offside winder handle broken

rear silencer corroding

Pass 3 Dec 2012 68,402 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

condensation in nearside headlamp

offside winder handle broken

rear silencer corroding

Pass 5 Dec 2011 61,559 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

offside front seat backrest will not tilt

Fail 28 Nov 2011 61,434 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

offside front seat backrest will not tilt

Pass 6 Dec 2010 54,232 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 45,946 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 35,416 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 21,632 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 XFE is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XFE, 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 XFE registered?

DG54 XFE is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 23 December 2004.

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