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DV54 BZY

2004 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

61,679 mi
Last recorded61,679 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV54 BZY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 61,679 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2025 61,679 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 60,130 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Oct 2024 60,130 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 58,646 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 53,883 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 51,889 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 49,532 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 47,381 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 45,569 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 43,602 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 41,502 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 37,971 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 34,715 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 29,450 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 24,868 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 70,222 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 15,792 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 15,792 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 11,059 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

centre stop light not working

Pass 12 Oct 2009 11,059 miles

centre stop light not working

Pass 17 Oct 2008 5,852 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 5,069 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 BZY is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 BZY, 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 BZY registered?

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

Is DV54 BZY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV54 BZY shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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