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DV54 VFB

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,666 mi
Last recorded95,666 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2025 95,666 miles

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

Lower Gearbox mounting defective

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

Pass 11 Jan 2025 91,489 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2024 86,433 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Jan 2024 86,433 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 80,276 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 80,272 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 74,915 miles

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 9 Jan 2021 70,638 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 67,435 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2020 67,432 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 60,630 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 52,180 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 46,421 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 46,421 miles

Rear Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 43,676 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin x4 (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Jan 2016 43,676 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin x4 (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp aim too low x2 (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 39,378 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 39,378 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 36,733 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 34,590 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 32,155 miles

nsf tyre edge wearing

Fail 12 Jan 2012 32,153 miles

Offside Inner 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 drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)

nsf tyre edge wearing

Pass 21 Jan 2011 29,677 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 29,138 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 29,138 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 26,468 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 24,076 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 20,704 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 VFB is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VFB, 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 VFB registered?

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

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