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DV54 JZL

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

218,232 mi
Last recorded218,232 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV54 JZL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Apr 2021 218,232 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour gone white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure loose (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged frayed (7.1.2 (b) (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))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

o/s and n/s rear chassis getting corroded and thin

reversing lights not working

Pass 24 May 2019 211,349 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wing Corroded Outside Mot Area

Offside Rear Chassis Corroded Around Axle Mount Not Considered Excessive

Fail 24 May 2019 211,346 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure On Inner Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wing Corroded Outside Mot Area

Offside Rear Chassis Corroded Around Axle Mount Not Considered Excessive

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 Not Working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 198,049 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Seat belt slightly damaged drivers front (7.1.2 (b) (i))

gearbox torque link bushes split

Pass 27 May 2017 188,797 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak from gearbox ()

exhaust flexi deteriorated but not leaking

exhaust heat shield loose above rear silencer

exhaust rear silencer corroded but not leaking

reverse lights not working

Fail 27 May 2017 188,797 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill holed (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak from gearbox ()

exhaust flexi deteriorated but not leaking

exhaust heat shield loose above rear silencer

exhaust rear silencer corroded but not leaking

reverse lights not working

Pass 31 May 2016 172,634 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner front discs corroded (3.5.1i)

Rear Outer Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle front swing bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2015 159,484 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front of vehicle has bodywork damage with no edges

Pass 14 Jun 2014 144,884 miles

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

bonnet & bumper damaged

nsr & osr upper shock bump stop & dust cover deteriorated

Pass 9 Jul 2013 131,164 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 118,224 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 104,471 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 92,999 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 82,285 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 73,339 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 59,122 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 JZL is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 JZL, 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 JZL is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 27 October 2004.

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