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DV54 KLC

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2025
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

92,153 mi
Last recorded92,153 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2024 92,153 miles

All wheels in poor condition

Nearside Front N/S/F Seat will not tip

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front O/S/F Seat will not tip forward

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2024 92,152 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front N/S/F Seat will not tip

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front O/S/F Seat will not tip forward

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 88,899 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2023 88,899 miles

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 87,639 miles

Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Radiator support damaged

Rear Axle bushes deteriorated

suspension components corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2022 87,622 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Radiator support damaged

suspension components corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2020 85,306 miles

damage to front number plate

light corrosion to front subframe

light corrosion to n/s front brake hose ends

light corrosion to o/s sill

light corrosion to rear brake back plates

light corrosion to rear chassis

n/s wiper split

rear seatbelts slow to recoil

Fail 15 Dec 2020 85,306 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded floor (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

damage to front number plate

light corrosion to front subframe

light corrosion to n/s front brake hose ends

light corrosion to o/s sill

light corrosion to rear brake back plates

light corrosion to rear chassis

n/s wiper split

rear seatbelts slow to recoil

Pass 10 Dec 2019 84,114 miles

light corrosion to front subframe

light corrosion to o/s rear brake pipe

o/s front shock damp

Fail 4 Dec 2019 84,114 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis by axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

light corrosion to front subframe

light corrosion to o/s rear brake pipe

o/s front shock damp

Pass 30 Nov 2018 78,829 miles

Front both rusty

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

front and rear subframes rusty

Fail 28 Nov 2018 78,828 miles

Emissions not tested rear box leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front both rusty

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

front and rear subframes rusty

Pass 29 Nov 2017 72,769 miles

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 66,977 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 63,258 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 63,258 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 60,617 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

drivers seatback does not fold

front crossmember corroded

rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2014 60,617 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

drivers seatback does not fold

front crossmember corroded

rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2013 56,920 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust deteriorating

surface rust around rear suspension mounts

Fail 5 Dec 2013 56,920 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust deteriorating

surface rust around rear suspension mounts

Pass 29 Nov 2012 52,432 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

drivers seat dosn't fold forward

Fail 28 Nov 2012 52,431 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

drivers seat dosn't fold forward

Pass 3 Nov 2011 48,115 miles

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

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

body damage to rear

n/s lower radiator mount broken off

Pass 18 Nov 2010 41,378 miles

Nearside Front 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 4 Nov 2009 32,325 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2009 32,325 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2008 26,918 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 26,918 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 20,844 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 KLC is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 KLC, 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 KLC is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 20 October 2004.

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