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DV54 GKE

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

145,307 mi
Last recorded145,307 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2021 145,307 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 137,635 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly loose rear view (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 137,635 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Obligatory mirror slightly loose rear view (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 131,326 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 116,314 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Jun 2018 116,314 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 May 2017 94,612 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 94,609 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 May 2016 82,769 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 78,716 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing loose (2.7.2a)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 70,495 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 70,495 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 62,268 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 62,268 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 58,287 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Mar 2013 58,287 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 50,135 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear noumber plate poor

Fail 25 Feb 2012 50,135 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear noumber plate poor

Pass 3 Mar 2011 43,446 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 43,446 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 38,152 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 38,152 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 31,661 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 24,024 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 24,024 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 GKE is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GKE, 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 GKE is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 18 October 2004.

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