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DV54 BFX

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,019 mi
Last recorded74,019 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2018 74,019 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 73,994 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 70,535 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 70,531 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 66,877 miles

Nearside Front 175/65/14 nail in tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65/14 4mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65/14 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 66,877 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 0.595% (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported heat shield insecure (7.1.1)

Nearside Front 175/65/14 nail in tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65/14 4mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65/14 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 61,994 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 61,994 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

front exhaust flexi joint slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Apr 2014 55,593 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 53,899 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 53,899 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 49,328 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 44,951 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 40,796 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 40,796 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 35,688 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 28,892 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 21,569 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 BFX is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BFX, 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 BFX registered?

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

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