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DV54 VEX

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

142,345 mi
Last recorded142,345 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2021 142,345 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 31 Aug 2021 142,345 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 137,739 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2020 137,739 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2019 127,064 miles

Offside Rear steel brake pipe corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Sep 2019 126,846 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear steel brake pipe corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2018 117,417 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 109,017 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2017 109,016 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 98,137 miles

eml on

engine stabilizer link bush deteriorated

high level brake light inop

offside rear tyre worn low on tread

slight exhaust blow from rear section

tested wet

Pass 2 Nov 2015 84,922 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2015 84,922 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 74,768 miles

Nearside Rear 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 30 Oct 2014 74,735 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear 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 28 Oct 2013 62,988 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 62,988 miles

Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 55,889 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 49,253 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre perished

offside front tyre tread getting low

Pass 30 Oct 2010 42,037 miles

both wiper blades split at ends and in poor condition

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 31 Oct 2009 36,494 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 29,581 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 22,192 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 VEX 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 68.2%.

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 VEX, 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 VEX registered?

DV54 VEX is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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