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DV54 DXR

2004 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

102,648 mi
Last recorded102,648 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV54 DXR
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 102,648 miles

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced around rear sub-frame mounts. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 98,180 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 98,180 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 98,162 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Sep 2022 98,153 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake disc's pitted/rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axel bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axel bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2020 98,060 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2020 98,060 miles

Headlamp aim too low both front (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 96,962 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 94,384 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 90,990 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2016 87,176 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 82,741 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 78,812 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 73,685 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 67,930 miles

rear exhaust heat sheild adrift

Fail 13 Oct 2012 67,930 miles

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

rear exhaust heat sheild adrift

Pass 3 Oct 2011 59,588 miles

flat spot on o/s/f tyre

Pass 16 Oct 2010 51,501 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 42,551 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 33,603 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 20 Oct 2007 24,493 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 DXR is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 DXR, 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 DXR is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 October 2004.

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