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DU54 XTA

2004 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

116,585 mi
Last recorded116,585 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Jun 2022 116,585 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2021 110,066 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 May 2021 110,065 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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 Jun 2020 106,341 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 106,339 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 8 May 2019 101,453 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component around reserviour (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 7 May 2019 101,453 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil level below min when presented, topped up to test.

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component around reserviour (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 8 May 2018 95,084 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 95,020 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 4 May 2017 89,806 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 May 2016 84,874 miles

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

Offside Rear shockabsorber dust cover insecure

Pass 5 May 2015 79,811 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 74,230 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

off side rear shocker dust cover insecure

Pass 16 May 2013 68,599 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Oct 2012 66,123 miles

rear exhaust heat shield will shortly require attention

Pass 19 Oct 2011 58,028 miles

both headlamp aims on lower limit

nearside front tyre starting to wear on edges

nearside rear shocker has a light misting of oil

rear number plate slightly discoloured

Pass 15 Nov 2010 47,219 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)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 37,042 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 27,777 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 16,880 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 14,974 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 XTA is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 XTA, 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 XTA registered?

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

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