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D5 SYH

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

133,232 mi
Last recorded133,232 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD5 SYH
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 133,232 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 123,418 miles

Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 123,310 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 123,310 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 123,194 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 122,971 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 122,787 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 122,423 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 122,037 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 122,037 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 121,516 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 120,938 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 120,862 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2015 120,862 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 119,633 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front wipers smeer but still clear screen effectivly.

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 15 Mar 2014 119,633 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front wipers smeer but still clear screen effectivly.

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 115,256 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 108,192 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 98,205 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 98,205 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

near side front tyre underinflated

Pass 17 Mar 2010 86,839 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear heat shield adrift

slight wear brake pedal rubber

Pass 13 Mar 2009 69,336 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Mar 2009 69,336 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Off side front tyre side wall cracking.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 52,919 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 41,367 miles

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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D5 SYH is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 D5 SYH, 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 D5 SYH registered?

D5 SYH is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is D5 SYH safe to buy?

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