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DE04 JMV

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

135,338 mi
Last recorded135,338 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE04 JMV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2022 135,338 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 135,333 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted Badly damaged and likely to damage tyre (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted Badly damaged and likely to damage tyre (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 128,752 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 128,752 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2020 125,304 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 120,600 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 115,876 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 115,876 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded X 2 places - marked (1.1.11 (c))

N/S door mirror broken

Pass 16 Jun 2017 113,120 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 108,697 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 98,500 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 98,497 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 127,177 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 127,177 miles

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

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2013 120,660 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 113,562 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/R TYRE IS A PART WORN AND HAS HAD A MAJOR REP ON INNER SIDE WALL

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/R TYRE SIDE WALL HAS BEEN SCRUBED

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 113,562 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/R TYRE IS A PART WORN AND HAS HAD A MAJOR REP ON INNER SIDE WALL

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/R TYRE SIDE WALL HAS BEEN SCRUBED

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 102,012 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 102,012 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2010 78,620 miles

front & rear tyre sizes 175/65/14, n/s front tyre & rear tyres approx 3/4 worn,o/s front tyre on limit.

service brake efficiency 74%, parking brake efficiency 22%, rear brakes adjust.

Pass 31 Jul 2009 51,823 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 23,074 miles

slight cut in N\S front tyre

Pass 24 Sep 2007 18,393 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 16,772 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 JMV is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 JMV, 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 JMV is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 8 April 2004.

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