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DC04 UKE

2004 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

124,289 mi
Last recorded124,289 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC04 UKE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2024 124,289 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2024 124,254 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft bearing likely to break up (6.1.7 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 109,189 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2023 109,049 miles

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

Central Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2022 96,425 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 96,425 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 92,372 miles

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

Road wheel slightly distorted All four wheels - inner rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2021 92,294 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 84,407 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres sidewalls cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewalls cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Both wheels - inner rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2020 84,407 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres sidewalls cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewalls cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Both wheels - inner rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 80,674 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material & Offside Front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted & Offside rear (inner rims) (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox end cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 77,135 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195 50 15 82V (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2018 77,124 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195 50 15 82V (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 76,525 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 66,325 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 66,325 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 56,994 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 56,994 miles

Headlamp aim too low O/S and N/S (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 50,929 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 46,531 miles

highline brake lamp not working

Pass 10 Jul 2012 41,291 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 10 Jul 2012 41,291 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 37,594 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 34,439 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 28,329 miles

both offside wheels slightly buckled

nearside front wheel buckled

offside front wheel bearing slightly noisey

Fail 29 Jun 2009 28,329 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both offside wheels slightly buckled

nearside front wheel buckled

offside front wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 18 Jun 2008 22,384 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 19,377 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 UKE is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 UKE, 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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DC04 UKE is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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