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DN54 FET

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2020
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

113,842 mi
Last recorded113,842 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN54 FET
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2019 113,842 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear bumper is insecure on the offside

wipers do not park in the correct position

Fail 13 Feb 2019 113,842 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear bumper is insecure on the offside

wipers do not park in the correct position

Pass 24 Oct 2017 110,210 miles

rear bumper is insecure

screen is chipped and scratched

steering rack is damp

wipers dont park in the correct position on intermittent setting

Fail 24 Oct 2017 110,210 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear bumper is insecure

screen is chipped and scratched

steering rack is damp

wipers dont park in the correct position on intermittent setting

Pass 29 Oct 2016 105,746 miles

engine idle is high

rear exhaust box is corroded

screen is scratched

Pass 26 Sep 2015 99,245 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe flexible section (7.1.2)

front windscreen wipers do not park automatically - park manually with switch

Fail 26 Sep 2015 99,245 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe flexible section (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front windscreen wipers do not park automatically - park manually with switch

Fail 9 Oct 2014 91,804 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 91,804 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 91,706 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 83,124 miles

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

offside rear tyre perished

rear exhaust box mounting corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2013 83,087 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

offside rear tyre perished

rear exhaust box mounting corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2012 69,239 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 69,113 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 29 Mar 2011 60,026 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 60,026 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2010 48,579 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 48,579 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 36,273 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2009 36,273 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 25,012 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 FET is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 FET, 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 FET registered?

DN54 FET is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 December 2004.

Is DN54 FET safe to buy?

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