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DV54 VDX

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

128,467 mi
Last recorded128,467 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 27 Jun 2023 128,467 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to popped brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Strongly advise (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lamp damaged

No coolant in header tank

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Strongly advise (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 122,103 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 122,102 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 22 May 2021 118,268 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner tyre wall damaged

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 115,926 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 115,625 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 109,411 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 109,405 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front side mirror damaged

Pass 20 Jan 2018 103,368 miles

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

rear exhaust shield insecure

Fail 19 Jan 2018 103,367 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

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

rear exhaust shield insecure

Pass 17 Nov 2016 94,628 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust shield insecure

Pass 7 Jan 2016 92,339 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 88,822 miles

exhaust flexi pipe poor condition but not blowing

Fail 28 Jan 2015 88,822 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

coolant low

exhaust flexi pipe poor condition but not blowing

Pass 13 Jan 2014 80,543 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 80,538 miles

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

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

engine management on

Pass 31 Jan 2013 74,642 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 67,257 miles

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2012 67,257 miles

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2011 60,378 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 60,378 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 51,841 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 42,325 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2007 31,931 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2007 31,931 miles

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

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

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 VDX is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 VDX, 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 VDX is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 24 November 2004.

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