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DV54 BUA

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,395 mi
Last recorded79,395 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV54 BUA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 79,395 miles

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 17 Aug 2020 79,394 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2019 69,134 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 30 Aug 2019 69,132 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 66,531 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 66,531 miles

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

Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2017 63,738 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer blowing (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 62,083 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 54,775 miles

both front tyres slightly perished

high level stop lamp not working

Fail 4 Aug 2015 54,775 miles

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

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

both front tyres slightly perished

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 8 Sep 2014 48,688 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 48,688 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 43,468 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 38,782 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 36,171 miles

nearside front wiper slightly torn.

Pass 16 Sep 2011 31,269 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 27,185 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 20,911 miles

slight damage to n/s/r seat belt webbing.

tyre wear both front tyre outer edges.

Pass 13 Sep 2008 15,397 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 9,471 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 BUA is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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