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DN54 JHJ

2004 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2024
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

124,632 mi
Last recorded124,632 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2023 124,632 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2023 124,632 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 123,801 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2021 123,801 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2020 120,309 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Nov 2020 120,309 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2019 119,600 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2019 119,600 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2018 119,242 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2018 119,242 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively Brake cylinder (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 118,717 miles

Oil leak from drive shaft oil seal

Fail 11 Nov 2017 118,646 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

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

Braking system leaking ABS pump (3.6.A.1)

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

differential leak from drive shaft seal

Pass 8 Dec 2016 115,945 miles

Nearside front tyre worn edges

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 111,279 miles

oil leak

osr axle bush is showing signs of wear

Fail 10 Dec 2015 111,273 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken must be re-placed in pairs (2.4.C.1a)

all brake pipes need cleaning up

oil leak

osr axle bush is showing signs of wear

Pass 1 Dec 2014 106,219 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 106,219 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 101,603 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2013 101,603 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 93,825 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2012 93,825 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 84,514 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 74,097 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 63,505 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 51,030 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 51,030 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 37,133 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 JHJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 DN54 JHJ, 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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DN54 JHJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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