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DU54 MWJ

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

106,432 mi
Last recorded106,432 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2024 106,432 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 104,539 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2023 104,539 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 103,418 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 96,401 miles

both rear tyres cracking on walls

o/side front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 10 Dec 2020 89,218 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 84,483 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2019 84,479 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 77,703 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing axle front bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2018 77,702 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing axle front bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 70,606 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 61,713 miles

advise interior mirror loose at mounting.

advise nearside rear tyre nail in tread.

advise air freshner removed from mirror prior to test.

Fail 5 Sep 2016 61,713 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise interior mirror loose at mounting.

advise nearside rear tyre nail in tread.

advise air freshner removed from mirror prior to test.

Pass 26 Aug 2015 53,886 miles

nearside rear tyre nail in tread

advise nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 7 Oct 2014 44,029 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 39,814 miles

child seats fitted, n/s,o/s rear

Fail 6 Sep 2013 39,814 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

child seats fitted, n/s,o/s rear

Pass 7 Sep 2012 36,936 miles

Exhaust System Rusty

Nearside Rear Tyre Close To Legal Limit

Offside Rear Tyre Perishing

Pass 6 Sep 2011 32,351 miles

Child Seat Fitted To Nearside Rear Seat

Exhaust System Rusty

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

Offside rear Tyre On 3mm

Pass 9 Sep 2010 28,140 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Sep 2009 25,646 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 21,780 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)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 14,236 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 MWJ 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 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MWJ, 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 MWJ registered?

DU54 MWJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 6 September 2004.

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