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DC04 JAU

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

126,311 mi
Last recorded126,311 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2019 126,311 miles

Front brake discs corroded (due to standing

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2017 126,101 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2017 126,101 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 119,973 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 119,973 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 112,669 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 105,475 miles

front seat backs do not tilt

Pass 1 Jun 2012 94,811 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 26 May 2011 86,531 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 86,531 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 May 2010 76,969 miles

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

nearside rear wheel bearing noisy

Pass 29 May 2009 67,353 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Drag link end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

oil filter leaking slightly

revervse lamps inoperative

Fail 29 May 2009 67,353 miles

revervse lamps inoperative

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Drag link end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil filter leaking slightly

Pass 12 May 2008 53,526 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 39,953 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 JAU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 JAU, 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 JAU registered?

DC04 JAU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 14 August 2004.

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