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DV54 NSU

2004 Ford Fiesta

White Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

156,758 mi
Last recorded156,758 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV54 NSU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 156,758 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door (8.1.2a)

Fail 30 Aug 2017 156,750 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door (8.1.2a)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 149,132 miles

Centre Rear Upper stop lamp not working

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

Fail 22 Aug 2016 149,132 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Centre Rear Upper stop lamp not working

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 132,094 miles

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

Oil leak

centre rear high level stop lamp not working

exhaust front flex section deteriorating

Fail 11 Aug 2015 132,094 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Oil leak

centre rear high level stop lamp not working

exhaust front flex section deteriorating

Pass 11 Aug 2014 112,806 miles

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

radiator bottom hose badly chaffed

rear high level stop lamp not working

Fail 11 Aug 2014 112,800 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

radiator bottom hose badly chaffed

rear high level stop lamp not working

Pass 6 Aug 2013 97,336 miles

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

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

centre high level stop lamp not working

Fail 6 Aug 2013 97,336 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

centre high level stop lamp not working

Pass 7 Aug 2012 85,013 miles

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

high level stop lamp not working

Fail 7 Aug 2012 85,013 miles

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

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

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 8 Aug 2011 68,800 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2011 68,800 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 50,968 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 46,177 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 42,162 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 36,780 miles

oil level was low at time of test. †rear wiper motor missing.

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 NSU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 NSU, 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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What year was DV54 NSU registered?

DV54 NSU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 8 November 2004.

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