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EF54 DKJ

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

101,843 mi
Last recorded101,843 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF54 DKJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2019 101,843 miles

Emissions not tested Due to injector leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Fuel system component leaking Fuel Injector (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 97,683 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2018 97,683 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 94,024 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded and both rears (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

centre rear light inoperative

o/s rear tyre slightly damaged on inner sidewall

Fail 19 Sep 2017 94,022 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded and both rears (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

centre rear light inoperative

o/s rear tyre slightly damaged on inner sidewall

Pass 25 Aug 2016 88,115 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 82,593 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 82,593 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 59,781 miles

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

front wipers poor

Fail 5 Sep 2014 59,781 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front wipers poor

Pass 30 Oct 2013 57,979 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 56,558 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 55,291 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 52,434 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 22 Dec 2009 44,040 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 37,264 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 27,342 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

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

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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EF54 DKJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 EF54 DKJ, 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 EF54 DKJ registered?

EF54 DKJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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