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DV54 BFA

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

21,046 mi
Last recorded21,046 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV54 BFA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 21,046 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 20,558 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 20,128 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2023 20,128 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 19,592 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 19,103 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 18,628 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 18,628 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 18,232 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 18,232 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 17,874 miles

oil leak

Fail 15 Oct 2018 17,874 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear wiper poor

oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2017 17,259 miles

oil leak rocker cover area

Pass 17 Oct 2016 16,712 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 16,329 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 15,889 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 15,889 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 15,278 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 15,278 miles

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

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

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 16 Oct 2012 14,545 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 13,869 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 13,407 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 12,957 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 12,515 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 12,094 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 BFA is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 DV54 BFA, 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 DV54 BFA registered?

DV54 BFA is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 11 October 2004.

Is DV54 BFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV54 BFA shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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