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DK54 XSM

2004 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

92,109 mi
Last recorded92,109 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK54 XSM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2020 92,109 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened Shock absorber (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Oct 2020 91,987 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened Shock absorber (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 85,815 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 17 Sep 2019 85,815 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 76,713 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 76,713 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2017 67,974 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 60,827 miles

advise front brake discs for wear

Fail 14 Sep 2016 60,827 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise front brake discs for wear

Pass 18 Sep 2015 55,221 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 55,221 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 49,240 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2014 49,102 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 44,239 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2013 44,157 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 39,148 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 39,100 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 32,897 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 26,814 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 26,814 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 21,454 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 17,121 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 17,121 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 13,054 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 XSM is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 XSM, 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 XSM registered?

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

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