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DV54 TXC

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2018
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

123,822 mi
Last recorded123,822 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV54 TXC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2018 123,822 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 117,947 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2017 117,934 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

coolant leak

Pass 2 Sep 2016 113,321 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 108,305 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 108,305 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 103,996 miles

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

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

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

Rear bumper insecure

both front wheels possible bearing noise when rotated but not rough

exhaust heat sheild damaged

mil light illuminated

performance exhaust in boot

Fail 6 Aug 2014 103,986 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Rear bumper insecure

both front wheels possible bearing noise when rotated but not rough

exhaust heat sheild damaged

mil light illuminated

Pass 19 Aug 2013 98,378 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 97,943 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 86,541 miles

some power steering pipes slightly corroded but have been treated with grease

Fail 10 Aug 2012 86,540 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 75,378 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

front discs worn

side glass tinted

Fail 10 Aug 2011 75,185 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

front discs worn

side glass tinted

Pass 5 Aug 2010 61,956 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

side windows tinted

Fail 5 Aug 2010 61,956 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

side windows tinted

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 54,835 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Outer Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Window tint fitted to front windows.

Fail 13 Aug 2009 54,835 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Outer Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 48,498 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 38,956 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 38,956 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 TXC is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 TXC, 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 TXC is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 22 November 2004.

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