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DN54 YEJ

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,718 mi
Last recorded88,718 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 88,718 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear parking brake slight lagging in operation

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 84,823 miles

Park brake leaver has low reserve travel

Fail 6 Nov 2019 84,823 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Item hanging from center mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Park brake leaver has low reserve travel

Pass 12 Nov 2018 76,083 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 67,994 miles

Offside Front steering rack end joint very worn

n/s/f discs worn and scored

Fail 2 Nov 2017 67,994 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front steering rack end joint very worn

n/s/f discs worn and scored

Pass 8 Nov 2016 64,957 miles

Front Both tyres perished

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre Tyre has 2 nails in ()

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Nov 2016 64,957 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Both tyres perished

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre Tyre has 2 nails in ()

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 59,465 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 52,691 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2014 52,324 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

heatsheild insecure

Pass 15 Dec 2013 42,759 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

heat sheild insecure

Fail 15 Dec 2013 42,759 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

heat sheild insecure

Pass 10 Dec 2012 33,452 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 33,452 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 25,179 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 17,800 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 14,662 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 11,813 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 8,580 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 8,580 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 YEJ 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 66.7%.

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 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 YEJ, 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 YEJ registered?

DN54 YEJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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