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DN54 VVE

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

177,931 mi
Last recorded177,931 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN54 VVE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2020 177,931 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer sill damaged

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rust on chassis +under sills +floors +boot floor +inner wings +subframe mounts +shocker mounts +under body rust

rust on rear brake back plates

Fail 17 Nov 2020 177,931 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer sill damaged

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rust on chassis +under sills +floors +boot floor +inner wings +subframe mounts +shocker mounts +under body rust

rust on rear brake back plates

Fail 13 Nov 2020 177,906 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn n/s and o/s axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front number plate deteriorated

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 173,102 miles

slight damage to front number plate

Fail 20 Nov 2019 172,791 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 15 Nov 2018 169,146 miles

Offside Handbrake slow

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 166,823 miles

Inner wheel arch covers fitted

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 8 Nov 2017 166,823 miles

Inner wheel arch covers fitted

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 161,419 miles

175 / 65 / 14 tyres fitted

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Both (2.5.A.1c)

Inner wheel arch covers fitted

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive Damage (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil On the limit (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 153,614 miles

175 / 65 / 14 tyres fitted

Inner wheel arch covers fitted

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 10 Nov 2015 153,614 miles

175 / 65 / 14 tyres fitted

Inner wheel arch covers fitted

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 145,332 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2013 138,360 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2012 131,094 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust rattle

inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2011 118,001 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 22 Nov 2010 100,186 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 81,606 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 61,383 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 40,412 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 VVE is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VVE, 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 VVE is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 22 December 2004.

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