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DV54 GBE

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,488 mi
Last recorded117,488 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV54 GBE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2021 117,488 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front+nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

prescribed areas and suspension components generally corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2020 114,363 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Oct 2020 114,335 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2019 111,535 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

slight surface corrosion on underside of vehicle and various vehicle components

Pass 24 Nov 2018 107,937 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Axle bushes perished (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Bump stops deteriorated

Nearside Front Seat does not tilt forward to access the rear

Fail 16 Nov 2018 107,934 miles

Drive belt excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Emissions not tested Due to coolant leak and aux belt condition (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. Does not tilt forwards to access rear (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety Around water pump area (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Axle bushes perished (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Bump stops deteriorated

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Nearside Front Seat does not tilt forward to access the rear

Pass 18 Nov 2017 99,662 miles

Nearside Front seat back tilt handle missing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust heat shields insecure

Fail 18 Nov 2017 99,660 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge to canvas (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inside edge worn to canvas (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side walls perished (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front seat back tilt handle missing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust heat shields insecure

Pass 3 Dec 2016 92,461 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside and nearside rear ()

all tyres starting to perish

nearside front seat back tilt handle missing

Fail 3 Dec 2016 92,461 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick fronts (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside and nearside rear ()

all tyres starting to perish

nearside front seat back tilt handle missing

Pass 14 Nov 2015 85,164 miles

child seats fitted unable to carry out full seat belt inspection

nearside seat tilt back cable inoperative

Pass 18 Nov 2014 77,509 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

exhaust heat shields loose

Fail 18 Nov 2014 77,506 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

exhaust heat shields loose

Pass 21 Nov 2013 70,217 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 62,927 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 60,093 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 44,614 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 37,382 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 30,221 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 23,392 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 GBE is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol 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 GBE, 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 GBE is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 18 October 2004.

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