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DV54 GOU

2004 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

146,078 mi
Last recorded146,078 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV54 GOU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2020 146,078 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split at end (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Nov 2020 146,059 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split at end (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 141,303 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Nov 2019 141,301 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different size tyres are fitted on twin wheels (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 137,277 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

bonnet stay missing

front wheel bearing noisy

offside and nearside rear chassis legs corroded

offside and nearside rear inner sills corroded

offside rear brake pipe corroded

offside rear chassis leg outer skin badly corroded

offside rear outer sill corroded

offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Fail 23 Nov 2018 137,275 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

bonnet stay missing

offside and nearside rear chassis legs corroded

offside and nearside rear inner sills corroded

offside rear brake pipe corroded

offside rear chassis leg outer skin badly corroded

offside rear outer sill corroded

offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 24 Nov 2017 126,016 miles

bonnet stay missing

front brake discs corroded

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

oil leak

Fail 24 Nov 2017 126,015 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

bonnet stay missing

front brake discs corroded

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2016 114,455 miles

EML on

bonnet stay missing

engine oil leak

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2015 102,573 miles

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

offside front tyre perished

oil leak

Fail 25 Nov 2015 102,573 miles

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

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

offside front tyre perished

oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2014 92,319 miles

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

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2013 80,312 miles

N/S/R TYRE STEPPED ON INNER EDGE

REAR SILENCER OUTER SKIN VERY CORRODED

Fail 11 Nov 2013 80,312 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

COOLANT LEAK

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

N/S/R TYRE STEPPED ON INNER EDGE

REAR SILENCER OUTER SKIN VERY CORRODED

Pass 12 Nov 2012 70,225 miles

engine light on

o2 sensor only just met the limits

Pass 15 Nov 2011 61,720 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 53,315 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 53,315 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 44,687 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 35,493 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 25,481 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 25,481 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 GOU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 GOU, 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 GOU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 26 November 2004.

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