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DV54 FZJ

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

68,146 mi
Last recorded68,146 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV54 FZJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2017 68,146 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin asap (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

wheel alignment req checking has the nearside front tyre has worn on the outer edge

Fail 23 Sep 2017 67,706 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. will not adjust (1.8)

Stop lamp not working both stop lights are not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin asap (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

high level stop light very dim

wheel alignment req checking has the nearside front tyre has worn on the outer edge

Pass 30 Sep 2016 50,954 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

both front tyres cracking due to age 195/50/15

nearside door hinges worn

Fail 23 Sep 2016 50,647 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low will not adjust (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a) DANGEROUS

Spare tyre defective ()

both front tyres cracking due to age 195/50/15

nearside door hinges worn

Pass 8 Oct 2015 42,759 miles

Engine covers fitted

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear coil spring corroded but still complete (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 21 Oct 2014 39,861 miles

Brake pipes greased making hard inspect fully

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2013 36,493 miles

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

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

coil springs corroded but still complete

Pass 10 Oct 2012 34,061 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

coil springs corroded but still complete ?????

Pass 29 Sep 2011 29,736 miles

n/s/f tyre close too limit ????

Pass 8 Oct 2010 24,914 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake discs slightly pitted

coil springs corroded but complete

front brake hose ferrules damp

front tyres edges perished

light corrosion underside to exhaust hangers,pipes,axle etc

nearside rear tyre perished

rear back plates damp

steering rack damp

Pass 30 Sep 2009 20,600 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 16,602 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 12,535 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 12,535 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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 FZJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FZJ, 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 FZJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 22 October 2004.

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