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DK54 XLF

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

99,203 mi
Last recorded99,203 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK54 XLF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2020 99,203 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blow at joint of middle and rear sections (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2020 99,203 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blow at joint of middle and rear sections (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 98,350 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre bald outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

coolant level low

Fail 3 Sep 2019 98,350 miles

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

coolant level low

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre bald outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 96,298 miles

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

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

bonnet release handle damaged but does release bonnet

some corrosion to suspension and brake components

Pass 14 Sep 2017 94,394 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured amber (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Gearbox mounting defective small split ()

Fail 14 Sep 2017 94,394 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door trim clips (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door trim clips (6.1.C.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported hanger snapped (7.1.1)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured amber (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Gearbox mounting defective small split ()

Pass 8 Sep 2016 92,037 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 87,911 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 86,381 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 86,381 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front shocker weak

Pass 3 Sep 2013 85,345 miles

Front brake pads worn low.

High level rear light inop.

Pass 7 Sep 2012 82,636 miles

Front brake pads worn low & discs worn.

High level rear brake inop.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Sep 2012 82,636 miles

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

Both wiper blades split.

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

Front brake pads worn low & discs worn.

High level rear brake inop.

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 76,753 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 20 Aug 2010 53,514 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 50,758 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2008 38,508 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 XLF is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DK54 XLF, 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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DK54 XLF is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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