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DA04 USE

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

106,996 mi
Last recorded106,996 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA04 USE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2021 106,996 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 106,996 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 103,358 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both rear axel mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 103,358 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 93,416 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Axle bush has slight play

Offside Rear Axle bush has slight play

Fail 18 Mar 2019 93,411 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Axle bush has slight play

Offside Rear Axle bush has slight play

Pass 10 Mar 2018 83,347 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 75,904 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner braking surface pitted (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner braking surface pitted (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Has a reading of 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2017 75,903 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake hose to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake hose to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

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

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high Adjusted time of test (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner braking surface pitted (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high Adjusted time of test (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Has a reading of 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner braking surface pitted (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Has a reading of 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 21 Mar 2016 75,684 miles

nearside rear brake pipe corroding

offside rear brake pipe corroding

Pass 21 Apr 2015 71,632 miles

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 9 May 2014 66,601 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 66,560 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

engine management light on

Pass 13 May 2013 62,193 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 57,612 miles

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

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

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

osr tyre inner side wall damaged but no cords exposed

Fail 15 Jun 2012 57,612 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

osr tyre inner side wall damaged but no cords exposed

Pass 20 Jun 2011 52,173 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 48,452 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 48,452 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 15 May 2009 36,858 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 29,613 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2008 29,613 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 22,347 miles

near and offside front wheel rims slighty damaged on inner rims †screws in near and offside front tyers

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 USE is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 DA04 USE, 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 USE is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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