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DN54 ESO

2004 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

106,905 mi
Last recorded106,905 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN54 ESO
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 106,905 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2020 106,905 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 May 2019 102,171 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 99,520 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 30 May 2018 99,477 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 8 Jun 2017 93,630 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 86,741 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 86,741 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 80,170 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 19 Jun 2014 73,622 miles

engine check light on

Fail 19 Jun 2014 73,622 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

engine check light on

Pass 24 Jun 2013 67,783 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 64,791 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 64,762 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 61,049 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 61,048 miles

Offside Front 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)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 56,865 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

reverse light inop

Fail 17 Jan 2011 56,865 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

reverse light inop

Pass 27 Mar 2010 50,423 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 50,423 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 40,478 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 29,703 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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DN54 ESO is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DN54 ESO, 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 DN54 ESO registered?

DN54 ESO is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 15 December 2004.

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