The road tax status for DS54 ACU is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for DS54 ACU?

The MOT for DS54 ACU is valid and due for renewal on or before 10 July 2025.

What is the recorded mileage of DS54 ACU?

The recorded mileage for DS54 ACU is 68,751 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is DS54 ACU ULEZ compliant?

No, DS54 ACU does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

2005 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · DS54 ACU

DS54 ACU

2005 Ford Fiesta (1.2L, petrol). First registered 31/01/2005. Recorded mileage 68,751 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: FORD FIESTA
Year / Origin: 2005 · Shrewsbury
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 10/07/2025
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 68,751 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.2L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Valid until 10/07/2025

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Mileage: 68,751 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 2005
Engine: 1242cc

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DS54 ACU Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT failed on 28/08/2025
68,751 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

! Older vehicle

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DS54 ACU Mileage History

21/12/202162,503 mi
29/11/202266,181 mi+3,678 mi
18/06/202467,531 mi+1,350 mi
12/07/202467,533 mi+2 mi
28/08/202568,751 mi+1,218 mi

Average of roughly 1,696 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

DS54 ACU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Sept 2026, 07:58

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Ford Fiesta (DS54 ACU) between December 2021 and August 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 28 August 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 21 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened by steering rack n/s mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))”.

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