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DC04 TEV

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

150,115 mi
Last recorded150,115 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 150,115 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges of both front tyres worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2024 142,218 miles
Fail 14 May 2024 142,218 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2023 137,020 miles
Fail 17 May 2023 137,020 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2022 127,553 miles
Fail 10 May 2022 127,553 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2021 116,259 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 106,086 miles
Fail 11 May 2020 106,086 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2019 94,645 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2018 80,849 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 80,849 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2017 69,129 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 62,527 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2016 62,527 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 May 2015 57,195 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 12 May 2015 57,195 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 51,915 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 51,904 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 45,146 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 45,090 miles

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

upper brake light not working

Pass 23 Apr 2012 36,724 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 30,014 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 24,094 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 17,856 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 12,021 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 6,832 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 TEV is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 DC04 TEV, 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 TEV registered?

DC04 TEV is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 6 September 2004.

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