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EF54 DWJ

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

159,945 mi
Last recorded159,945 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2015
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF54 DWJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2015 159,945 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 141,786 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

fuel neck corroded

rear back box corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2013 141,784 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

fuel neck corroded

rear back box corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2012 129,978 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

offside front disc scored on inside face

oil leak at gearbox

Pass 2 Dec 2011 110,505 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

cuts on sidewall of rear nearside and offside tyres but not deep enough to reacch ply or cords.

Pass 7 Dec 2010 101,179 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 101,179 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 83,914 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 64,979 miles

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

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)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 47,185 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 47,185 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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 DWJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DWJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF54 DWJ registered?

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

Is EF54 DWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF54 DWJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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