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DN54 YFC

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

95,324 mi
Last recorded95,324 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2023 95,324 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded On pump on limit (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Vehicle structure and suspension components has slight corrosion

Fail 30 Aug 2023 95,324 miles

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

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded On pump on limit (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Vehicle structure and suspension components has slight corrosion

Pass 31 Aug 2022 90,664 miles

All power steering pipes are corroded

All steering & suspension components corroded

All welding repairs have been heavily undersealed

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

Manufactures covers fitted

Oil filter corroded

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear brake drum back plates corroded

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2022 90,663 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Phone/Satnav holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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 Front Obligatory mirror insecure Wing mirror (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear axle front mountain point inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear axle front mountain point outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

All power steering pipes are corroded

All steering & suspension components corroded

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

Manufactures covers fitted

Oil filter corroded

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear brake drum back plates corroded

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 89,602 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2021 89,602 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear door mirror glass (3.3 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view door mirror (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 85,177 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 May 2019 78,452 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 73,170 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 73,155 miles

Emissions not tested Coolant system overheating because of cracked header tank (7.3.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear box to mid joint needs pasting (7.1.2)

Coolant header tank cracked and brittle

Pass 17 May 2017 67,018 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 59,544 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front tyres inner sidewalls perishing

Fail 23 May 2016 59,544 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

both front tyres inner sidewalls perishing

Pass 17 Feb 2015 52,117 miles

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

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

floor, subframes, suspension parts corroded

front wiper blades poor

Pass 17 Feb 2014 47,758 miles

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

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

chassis, floor, subframes, suspension parts corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2013 43,205 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 43,205 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 38,344 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 38,344 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 33,456 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 29,119 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 24,356 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 19,240 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 YFC is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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

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