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DU54 CUY

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

145,832 mi
Last recorded145,832 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU54 CUY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2019 145,832 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front (behind plastic arch cover) (1.1.11 (c))

Rear axle corroded but not considered excessive

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

blistering to both outer sills

exhaust backbox corroded

light corrosion to nearside and offside rear inner sills

underside coated in thick black underseal - limited inspection of brake pipes possible

Fail 28 Oct 2019 145,832 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded link pipe (from hub to hose) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded link pipe (from hub to hose) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (behind arch cover) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front (behind plastic arch cover) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear service brake noisy on application

Rear axle corroded but not considered excessive

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

blistering to both outer sills

exhaust backbox corroded

light corrosion to nearside and offside rear inner sills

underside coated in thick black underseal - limited inspection of brake pipes possible

Pass 7 Nov 2018 138,005 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2018 137,991 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2017 133,982 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2017 133,974 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2016 126,188 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 126,173 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking pipe to rack area. (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 120,886 miles

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

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

oil leak

Fail 26 Oct 2015 120,886 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2014 110,428 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear and main brake pipes greased can not check

Fail 14 Oct 2014 110,222 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear and main brake pipes greased can not check

Pass 8 Oct 2013 100,730 miles

all brake pipes are grease

all rubber brake pipes ferrules are rusty

clips on front rubber brake pipes slightly loose o/s/f & n/s/f

front subframe has lots of corrosion

heat cover loose on exhaust

Fail 8 Oct 2013 100,727 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all brake pipes are grease

all rubber brake pipes ferrules are rusty

clips on front rubber brake pipes slightly loose o/s/f & n/s/f

front subframe has lots of corrosion

heat cover loose on exhaust

Pass 17 Oct 2012 90,260 miles

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front subframe slight corrosion ???

Pass 18 Oct 2011 77,412 miles

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

front subframe corroded rusty

raer axle corroded rusty

Pass 18 Oct 2010 67,288 miles

ALL SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED

PARKING BRAKE CABLES ARE CORRODED

SLIGHT WEAR FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR DROP LINKS

THE FRONT NO PLATE IS WORN

Pass 13 Oct 2009 57,261 miles

SLIGHT DETERIORATION OF FRONT NUMBER PLATE

Fail 13 Oct 2009 57,261 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

SLIGHT DETERIORATION OF FRONT NUMBER PLATE

Pass 21 Oct 2008 46,736 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 35,589 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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DU54 CUY is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 DU54 CUY, 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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DU54 CUY is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 27 October 2004.

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