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DV54 GOC

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

164,741 mi
Last recorded164,741 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV54 GOC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2024 164,741 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

base of offside front wing corroded near to creating jagged edge

engine leaking coolant [not MOT item]

Fail 19 Sep 2024 164,739 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded to nearside rear flexi hose [may also need flexi hose due to heavily corroded pipe fitting] (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis at axle mounting point [chalk marked] (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

base of offside front wing corroded near to creating jagged edge

engine leaking coolant [not MOT item]

Pass 11 Sep 2023 159,405 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 154,092 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2022 154,038 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 149,384 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2021 149,318 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 144,694 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65r14 82h (5.2.3 (e))

brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn recommend renewal

Fail 3 Sep 2020 144,594 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65r14 82h (5.2.3 (e))

brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn recommend renewal

Pass 11 Sep 2019 137,545 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 137,545 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 130,168 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 130,168 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 119,996 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 19 Sep 2016 108,323 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Sep 2016 108,314 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 96,713 miles

play at nearside track rod end ball joint ,recommend early renewal

Fail 17 Sep 2015 96,713 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

play at nearside track rod end ball joint ,recommend early renewal

Pass 18 Sep 2014 83,747 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

small oil leak from possibly sump gasket

Fail 18 Sep 2014 83,746 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front discs in poor condition and front pads worn very low

small oil leak from possibly sump gasket

Pass 18 Sep 2013 71,222 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 71,156 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 58,956 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 46,280 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 41,747 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 35,762 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 29,034 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 23,638 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 GOC is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 GOC, 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 GOC is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 23 October 2004.

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