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DE04 JLV

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

114,377 mi
Last recorded114,377 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE04 JLV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2021 114,377 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 110,889 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 107,543 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 100,339 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 93,220 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 11 Dec 2017 93,220 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 12 Dec 2016 88,195 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Dec 2016 88,195 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Dec 2015 77,316 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 77,316 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 69,631 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 64,993 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 60,874 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 60,874 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 46,887 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 40,746 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 40,746 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 36,012 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 36,012 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 29,162 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 29,162 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 23,643 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 17,139 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 JLV is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 JLV, 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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DE04 JLV is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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