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DG54 XGX

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

154,516 mi
Last recorded154,516 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG54 XGX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2017 154,516 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 154,515 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 150,508 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2015 150,376 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 142,823 miles

Battery light staying on indicating a fault

Engine oil level over filled

Interior mirror missing

Intermediate exhaust heat shield insecure

Offside front drive shaft centre bearing slightly noisey on rotation

Offside rear shock absorber ram cover insecure

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Oct 2014 142,823 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Battery light staying on indicating a fault

Engine oil level over filled

Interior mirror missing

Intermediate exhaust heat shield insecure

Offside rear shock absorber ram cover insecure

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 137,225 miles

Interior mirror missing

Fail 7 Oct 2013 137,225 miles

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

Interior mirror missing

Pass 30 Oct 2012 130,912 miles

Interior overtaking mirror missing

Fail 29 Oct 2012 130,911 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Interior overtaking mirror missing

Pass 12 Oct 2011 125,048 miles

engine/gearbox mounting slightly worn

offside front wheel bearing slightly rough on rotation

Pass 14 Oct 2010 120,988 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 120,987 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 114,883 miles

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

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

battery light staying on

slight noise in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 23 Oct 2008 109,627 miles

slight noise from offside drive shaft carrier bearing

Fail 23 Oct 2008 109,627 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight noise from offside drive shaft carrier bearing

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 88,116 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2007 88,062 miles

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

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

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

Nearside 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 XGX is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black 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 XGX, 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 XGX registered?

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

Is DG54 XGX safe to buy?

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