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DU54 GVW

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

102,278 mi
Last recorded102,278 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU54 GVW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2022 102,278 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 5 Apr 2022 102,276 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 101,761 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded from filler neck ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 25 Mar 2021 101,760 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded from filler neck ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 100,874 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear both pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded from filler neck ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Lower seat cushion slightly insecure

Fail 25 Mar 2020 100,873 miles

Exhaust system insecure insecure and hitting underside of vehicle and axle (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear both pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded from filler neck ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Lower seat cushion slightly insecure

Central Front registration plate bracket/ attachment fitted to front bumper which my cause injury

Pass 28 Feb 2019 99,153 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes have slight corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler to tank. ()

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

Fail 28 Feb 2019 99,153 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes have slight corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler to tank. ()

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 97,518 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler to tank & front to rear. ()

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

Rear coil spring corroded Both NSR & OSR. (2.4.C.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 28 Feb 2018 97,518 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler to tank & front to rear. ()

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

Rear coil spring corroded Both NSR & OSR. (2.4.C.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 94,358 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 94,358 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 90,845 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 86,561 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2014 81,889 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 80,355 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 72,447 miles

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

n/s/f brake disc slightly scored,

Pass 1 Jul 2010 62,117 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 50,021 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 8 Jul 2009 50,021 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 28 Aug 2008 42,361 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 31,416 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 31,416 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 GVW 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 65.2%.

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 GVW, 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 GVW registered?

DU54 GVW is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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