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DV54 NSE

2004 Ford Fiesta

White Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

154,307 mi
Last recorded154,307 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV54 NSE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2021 154,307 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 154,276 miles

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

Emissions not tested blow (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and low (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 140,585 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 128,410 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 125,887 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear tyre has several cuts in the tread area bot not reaching the cords at the time of the test.

four wheel trim covers fitted.

Pass 2 Dec 2016 123,510 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear macpherson strut top bearing slightly stiff

Offside Rear tyre has slight splits in tread

Fail 2 Dec 2016 123,510 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users bulb in wrong (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear macpherson strut top bearing slightly stiff

Offside Rear tyre has slight splits in tread

Pass 20 Aug 2015 116,015 miles

Offside 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)

Fail 17 Aug 2015 116,007 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside 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 20 Aug 2014 105,759 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 95,825 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 95,816 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 84,831 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 73,035 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 73,035 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 63,590 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 63,590 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 59,623 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 59,623 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

smear from front wipers

Pass 15 Aug 2008 49,808 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 36,620 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 36,620 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 35,750 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 35,750 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

rear number plate slightly discoloured

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 NSE is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NSE, 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 NSE is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 October 2004.

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