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EF54 DSY

2004 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,155 mi
Last recorded104,155 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2014
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF54 DSY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2014 104,155 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2014 104,155 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2013 93,599 miles

Both rear tyres very close to limits

Pass 17 Nov 2012 88,359 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 83,832 miles

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

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

slight coolant leak

Pass 26 Nov 2010 77,350 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Fail 26 Nov 2010 77,350 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Pass 27 Nov 2009 70,387 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

brake pedal antislip provision wearing

coolant level low

nearside rear door damage

Fail 27 Nov 2009 70,387 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pedal antislip provision wearing

coolant level low

nearside rear door damage

Pass 11 Nov 2008 55,908 miles

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

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)

offside front lower bumper trim insecure

oil level below minimum topped up 1litre

Pass 13 Nov 2007 25,149 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2007 25,149 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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EF54 DSY is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DSY, 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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EF54 DSY is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 25 November 2004.

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