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DV54 BFJ

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

105,563 mi
Last recorded105,563 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2021 105,563 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 101,788 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 88,063 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front to flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear to and from flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 78,466 miles

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

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

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

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

high level brake light not working

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 6 Jan 2017 73,440 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 73,440 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

engine management light on

Pass 8 Jan 2016 66,799 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 60,654 miles

High level brake light not working.

Offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 3 Jan 2014 52,388 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 51,300 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 49,407 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 47,383 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 45,266 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 45,266 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 40,489 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 38,736 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 36,998 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 BFJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 DV54 BFJ, 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 BFJ registered?

DV54 BFJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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