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DX54 FUA

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,885 mi
Last recorded94,885 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX54 FUA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2024 94,885 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2024 94,885 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear underbody corrosion visible

Pass 5 May 2023 92,667 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Recommend replacement soon. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Small pipe after the rear flex. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Recommend replacement soon. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive From the gear box. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Very back box mount. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Apr 2023 92,666 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe feeding the flex. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From the Center pipe to the rear flex. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Recommend replacement soon. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Small pipe after the rear flex. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Recommend replacement soon. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Small pipe after the rear flex. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive From the gear box. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Very back box mount. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 85,359 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2021 83,571 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2021 83,571 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 79,907 miles

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

Rear brake pipes corroded!

Fail 20 Nov 2019 79,907 miles

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

Rear brake pipes corroded!

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2017 79,076 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 79,076 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 65,663 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 73,186 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 70,045 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 66,556 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fail 18 Dec 2012 66,556 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 60,709 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 53,105 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 44,232 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 37,003 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 28,738 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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DX54 FUA is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 DX54 FUA, 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 DX54 FUA registered?

DX54 FUA is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 December 2004.

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