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DU54 EAE

2004 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

116,963 mi
Last recorded116,963 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU54 EAE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2020 116,963 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 116,963 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 104,719 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 104,719 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 94,794 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2018 94,792 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak BACK BOX (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BACK BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords CORDS SHOWING IN SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH LEADING TO AND FROM HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

PARK BRAKE REQUIRES ADJUSTMENT

Pass 1 Sep 2017 86,989 miles

rear exhaust corroded slight leak

Fail 1 Sep 2017 86,989 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust corroded slight leak

Pass 5 Sep 2016 79,752 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 69,746 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 69,746 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 61,422 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 53,248 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 44,794 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 44,794 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 40,236 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 34,881 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 27,502 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 20,720 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 15,805 miles

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

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

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 EAE is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EAE, 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 DU54 EAE registered?

DU54 EAE is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 9 September 2004.

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