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DV54 GMU

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

117,944 mi
Last recorded117,944 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2023 117,944 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2023 117,886 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 115,409 miles

Under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection

Fail 21 Jan 2022 115,409 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection

Pass 27 Apr 2019 109,523 miles

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

Nearside Front seat dose not lift up

Pass 19 Apr 2018 101,248 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front seat dose not lift up

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear rear axle bushing

Pass 27 Apr 2017 96,521 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 88,512 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2015 68,608 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 61,016 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 50,419 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 37,386 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 34,651 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

PLEASE NOTE the offside headlight motor has stopped working in the lower setting if you have a new motor fitted re adjust headlight

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 34,651 miles

PLEASE NOTE the offside headlight motor has stopped working in the lower setting if you have a new motor fitted re adjust headlight

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 29,637 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 24,565 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front wiper blades are just starting to split at the ends

Pass 8 Oct 2008 19,369 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside door check strap securing bolt loose

Pass 28 Sep 2007 15,078 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 GMU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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