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DK54 VXR

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

172,414 mi
Last recorded172,414 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK54 VXR
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 172,414 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak.

Fail 23 May 2017 172,414 miles

Nearside 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)

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

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)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak.

Pass 11 May 2016 157,224 miles

no print out was produced due to low emissioins

Pass 22 May 2015 143,639 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 143,606 miles

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

Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 24 May 2014 137,212 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 137,212 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 7 Apr 2014 137,191 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front suspension has corrosion arms,legs,hubs,

Pass 21 Apr 2011 130,457 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Oil leak

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

both front seats tilt inop

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs worn

plastic covering arches

Fail 21 Apr 2011 130,457 miles

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

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Oil leak

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

both front seats tilt inop

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs worn

plastic covering arches

Pass 29 Mar 2010 111,228 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2009 92,970 miles

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

n/s/f tyre 3mm o/s/f 2,5mm

Fail 4 Mar 2009 92,888 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

n/s/f tyre 3mm o/s/f 2,5mm

Pass 11 Mar 2008 79,645 miles

Oil leak

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Mar 2008 79,645 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 68,014 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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DK54 VXR is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 DK54 VXR, 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 DK54 VXR registered?

DK54 VXR is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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