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DV54 ACF

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

187,499 mi
Last recorded187,499 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV54 ACF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 15 Apr 2021 187,499 miles

Emissions not tested Engine overheated (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Long park brake travel

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

rear axle bushes worn

wipers poor condition

Pass 31 Mar 2020 183,313 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2020 183,313 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working stop and tail (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 177,050 miles

Front brake disc inner faces corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2019 177,047 miles

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

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

Front brake disc inner faces corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2018 168,974 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipes and front to rear lines ()

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear, middle section (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner section inside wheel arch,under bonnet (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed steel union end to caliper slight bent (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner section inner wheel arch, bonnet area (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 168,966 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear, middle section (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipes and front to rear lines ()

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear, middle section (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner section inside wheel arch,under bonnet (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed steel union end to caliper slight bent (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner section inner wheel arch, bonnet area (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 162,405 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

covers fitted

Fail 12 Apr 2017 162,405 miles

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

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

covers fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2016 157,042 miles

Nearside Front alloy wheel slightly damaged

plastic covers fitted

Fail 11 Apr 2016 157,025 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front alloy wheel slightly damaged

plastic covers fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2015 152,959 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 152,959 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust heat shield insecure

n/s/f tyre inner wall cracking

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

rear silencer rubber perrished

Pass 10 Apr 2014 145,924 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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 Apr 2013 130,273 miles

brake noise o/s/r brake drum

n/s/f inner rim damaged

n/s/f oil seal in gearbox leaking(FIX SOON)

rear reg plate deteriorated

Fail 15 Apr 2013 130,273 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake noise o/s/r brake drum

n/s/f inner rim damaged

n/s/f oil seal in gearbox leaking(FIX SOON)

o/s/r shocker cover tube detached

rear reg plate deteriorated

Pass 2 Apr 2012 115,058 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 22 Mar 2011 98,725 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 98,722 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 89,538 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 78,330 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 78,117 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 65,959 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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DV54 ACF is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 DV54 ACF, 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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DV54 ACF is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 8 December 2004.

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