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DY54 PKA

2004 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

94,393 mi
Last recorded94,393 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2019 94,393 miles

Engine water tank slight leak

Exhaust rear system corroded

O/s/f seat back rest handle not working

O/s/r chassis corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2018 94,019 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 94,018 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 93,050 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 90,767 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front seat backs not releasing

temporary sealable fuel cap fitted

Fail 5 Apr 2016 90,767 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front seat backs not releasing

temporary sealable fuel cap fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2015 88,324 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

centre stop light not working

offside front seat back not releasing

temporary sealable fuel cap fitted

Fail 24 Mar 2015 88,324 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

centre stop light not working

offside front seat back not releasing

temporary sealable fuel cap fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2014 80,345 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 73,269 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 73,269 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 61,170 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 56,640 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 1 Apr 2011 56,640 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Spare tyre defective

Pass 26 Mar 2010 52,957 miles

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

offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre has small cracks on outer sidewall

Fail 26 Mar 2010 52,957 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre has small cracks on outer sidewall

Pass 6 Apr 2009 49,902 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 49,902 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 48,462 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 28,027 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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DY54 PKA is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 PKA, 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 PKA is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 21 September 2004.

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