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DV54 VDZ

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

99,106 mi
Last recorded99,106 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 99,106 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded near steering rak (2.1.5 (g) (i))

front sub frame corroded

surface rust under chassis

Pass 4 Feb 2025 94,173 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2025 93,825 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 79,235 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

underbody has corrosion to subframes tyre well etc

Fail 30 Jan 2024 79,235 miles

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring missing and directional control affected (5.3.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

underbody has corrosion to subframes tyre well etc

Pass 29 Oct 2022 77,897 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

surface rust on vehicle underside and rear axle

Pass 2 Nov 2021 75,890 miles

High level brake light not working but no wiring can be seen

Pass 17 Nov 2020 73,596 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 72,262 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar mounting modified but not seriously weakened d bush worn (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 70,785 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 68,081 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 68,081 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 64,416 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 58,267 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 49,296 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Nov 2013 47,317 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 45,028 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 42,629 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 39,859 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 36,686 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 33,320 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 27,049 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 VDZ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VDZ, 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 VDZ registered?

DV54 VDZ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 24 November 2004.

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