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DC04 SON

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

130,254 mi
Last recorded130,254 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC04 SON
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2022 130,254 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 123,757 miles

Exhaust corroded and leaking

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 123,745 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust corroded and leaking

Engine breather/vac pipe split and leaking

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 115,367 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 96,165 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 96,165 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 82,586 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 78,350 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 78,350 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2016 71,920 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 64,052 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 57,305 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 50,462 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 43,698 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 39,262 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 39,262 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 34,721 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 29,894 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 23,419 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 17,764 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 17,683 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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 SON is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 SON, 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 SON registered?

DC04 SON is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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