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DA04 YHC

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

153,029 mi
Last recorded153,029 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA04 YHC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2020 153,029 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth Split (1.1.2 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Osr showing weakness (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Mar 2020 152,993 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength outer sill.( Had cardboard & filler mixed in with corroded metal) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth Split (1.1.2 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Osr showing weakness (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2019 137,871 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2019 137,871 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2018 120,011 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre Worn Inner

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 105,458 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 94,778 miles

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

O/S FRONT & O/S REAR TYRE JUST PASS

Pass 4 Apr 2015 86,092 miles

advise nsr tyre perrished nail in tread , close to limit tread 2mm

advise osr tyre wearing on inside tread 2.5mm

Fail 4 Apr 2015 86,092 miles

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

advise nsr tyre perrished nail in tread , close to limit tread 2mm

advise osr tyre wearing on inside tread 2.5mm

Pass 9 Apr 2014 75,439 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 75,439 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 72,552 miles

Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Jul 2013 72,552 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 66,137 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 61,072 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 54,058 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 45,932 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 38,648 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 30,579 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 30,579 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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 YHC is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YHC, 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 YHC is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 18 June 2004.

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