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DC04 HGJ

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

80,324 mi
Last recorded80,324 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC04 HGJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2022 80,324 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside outer sill damaged

Pass 15 Jul 2021 80,098 miles

Nearside sill damaged

Pass 22 May 2020 78,811 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 75,635 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear sill/body damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to wear bar indicator's (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust heat shield missing but is not a fire risk

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working upper (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

lower gearbox mount split

Pass 17 May 2018 73,412 miles

nearside front tyre down to wear bar indicators

Pass 18 May 2017 71,856 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2016 67,914 miles
Fail 18 May 2016

Direction indicators incorrect colour o/s/f and n/s/f (1.4.A.2f)

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)

Fail 9 May 2015 63,966 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2015 63,966 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 May 2014 60,097 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 53,063 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2013 53,063 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 45,540 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 45,540 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Aug 2011 39,186 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 39,186 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 29,159 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2009 17,504 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 17,504 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 12,819 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 10,036 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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DC04 HGJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DC04 HGJ, 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 DC04 HGJ registered?

DC04 HGJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 17 August 2004.

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