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2004 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

189,153 mi
Last recorded189,153 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY54 NUM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2015 189,153 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim kirb damage (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 9 Oct 2015 189,119 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text football club logo (6.3.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim kirb damage (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 3 Oct 2014 175,605 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (4.2.B.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 3 Oct 2014 175,605 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (4.2.B.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 18 Oct 2013 159,673 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2013 159,157 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2012 141,166 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Oct 2012 141,073 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 122,810 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 122,810 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 107,671 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 90,133 miles

Nearside Front 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 30 Oct 2008 73,352 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 54,040 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/r prohibiting full inspection of n/s/r seat belt.

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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DY54 NUM is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DY54 NUM, 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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DY54 NUM is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 October 2004.

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