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DX54 XHW

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

78,392 mi
Last recorded78,392 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX54 XHW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 78,392 miles

rear axle corroded

Nearside Front shocker and spring corroded

Offside Front shocker and spring corroded

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2026 78,354 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front shocker and spring corroded

Offside Front shocker and spring corroded

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2025 76,540 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underbody by axle mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2025 76,522 miles

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door mirror back (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underbody by axle mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 73,720 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill areas by rear axle mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill areas by rear axle mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 70,186 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak from expansion tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))

various underbody corrosion

Pass 4 Jan 2022 67,294 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front shockers heavy surface corrosion

Pass 6 Jan 2021 64,536 miles

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

Coolant leak near side of cylinder head ()

Front brake discs poor condition

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

Fail 4 Jan 2021 64,515 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Coolant leak near side of cylinder head ()

Front brake discs poor condition

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 62,096 miles

CENTRE STOP LIGHT DISCONNECTED

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2019 62,096 miles

CENTRE STOP LIGHT DISCONNECTED

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2018 59,358 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 56,842 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 53,601 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 50,313 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 46,944 miles

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

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

front brake pads low approx 80% worn

Pass 14 Dec 2013 43,230 miles

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

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

o/s/rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 17 Dec 2012 39,234 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 35,404 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 29,472 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 24,869 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 20,204 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 14,515 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 XHW is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 DX54 XHW, 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 XHW registered?

DX54 XHW is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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