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DY54 PSU

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

134,589 mi
Last recorded134,589 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY54 PSU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2024 134,589 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both the n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both the n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both the n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear outter sill corroded

o/s/f wing corroded and likely to become detached

Pass 30 Sep 2023 132,148 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2023 132,148 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 129,738 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 127,719 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 122,932 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 122,932 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 118,280 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 118,280 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 114,323 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 114,323 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 111,504 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 107,579 miles

rear offside inner wall slight perishing

Fail 27 Sep 2016 107,579 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear offside inner wall slight perishing

Pass 23 Sep 2015 100,162 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 100,162 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 94,238 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 94,238 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 85,594 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 76,988 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 76,988 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Sep 2011 65,191 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 53,473 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 43,368 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 33,137 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 22,231 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2007 22,231 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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 PSU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 PSU, 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 DY54 PSU registered?

DY54 PSU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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