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DV54 BXE

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

68,694 mi
Last recorded68,694 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV54 BXE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2019 68,694 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive rear axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 64,794 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 2 Nov 2018 64,794 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

offside front tyre low on pressure

Pass 25 Oct 2017 60,359 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 60,359 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 56,251 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 56,251 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Oct 2015 51,448 miles

Back box outer shell corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread starting deteriorate (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre sidewall starting perish -

Offside Front top shock absorber top nut has corrosion

Power steering rack slight damp

oil leak

Fail 23 Oct 2015 51,448 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Back box outer shell corroded

Both wipers smearing slightly - standard

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread starting deteriorate (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre sidewall starting perish -

Offside Front Brake pipe slight corrosion

Offside Front top shock absorber top nut has corrosion

Offside Rear Brake pipe corrosion

Power steering rack slight damp

Rear Both rear coil springs have corrosion

oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2014 46,581 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack - No cords shown at time of test. 175 65 R14

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside front tyre starting to crack/perish - No cords shown at time of test.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear chassis has slight corrosion

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

Rear backbox support corroded

steering rack damp

Pass 19 Oct 2013 41,488 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 37,019 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 33,616 miles

n/s/r tyre getting close to the limit

Pass 19 Oct 2010 29,905 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 24,006 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 17,634 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 12,364 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 BXE is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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