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DA04 AKJ

2004 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

86,787 mi
Last recorded86,787 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA04 AKJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Oct 2021 86,787 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front missing

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 78,804 miles

rear shocker cover loose / n/s/ mirror broken / n.s. sill rusty

Fail 2 Nov 2020 78,804 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

rear shocker cover loose / n/s/ mirror broken / n.s. sill rusty

Pass 4 Apr 2019 71,755 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 71,755 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2018 66,317 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 66,317 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 59,652 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 52,974 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 47,782 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre deteriated

Pass 29 Apr 2014 43,596 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 39,173 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 35,946 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 30,891 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 26,051 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 27 Apr 2009 22,507 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 18,707 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 15,029 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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DA04 AKJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DA04 AKJ, 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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DA04 AKJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 April 2004.

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