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DE04 LXM

2004 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,498 mi
Last recorded137,498 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE04 LXM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 137,498 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt + offside front (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear sub-frame bush deteriorating.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 May 2018 137,470 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt + offside front (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear sub-frame bush deteriorating.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Jul 2016 133,652 miles

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

offside front tyre deteriorated

Pass 28 Jul 2015 130,464 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2015 130,464 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 119,356 miles

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 26 Mar 2012 105,683 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 105,683 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 75,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 75,315 miles

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 43,821 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front wiper blades worn

Pass 7 Apr 2009 23,141 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2009 23,141 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 16,721 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 15,574 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 LXM is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 LXM, 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 LXM is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 6 April 2004.

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