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DE04 DKX

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,375 mi
Last recorded141,375 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE04 DKX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2021 141,375 miles

Coolant leak water pump ()

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2021 141,375 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked with chalk by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak water pump ()

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 136,394 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2020 136,394 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 132,728 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 129,981 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 129,970 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear drum (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear drum (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 129,629 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded near fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded near fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Feb 2017 129,629 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded near fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded near fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 129,119 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 122,614 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 114,196 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 107,450 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 107,450 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 93,074 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 93,074 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 83,411 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 83,411 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 64,198 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 53,290 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 39,947 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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DE04 DKX is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DE04 DKX, 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 DE04 DKX registered?

DE04 DKX is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 22 March 2004.

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