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DE04 LYG

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

102,700 mi
Last recorded102,700 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE04 LYG
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2018 102,700 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose and flexible pipe slightly damaged.

Front brake disc's worn and corroded.

Gearbox oil leak.

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 96,307 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Jul 2017 96,299 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 90,629 miles

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

exhaust system deteriorated

fuel pipe corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2016 90,629 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

exhaust system deteriorated

fuel pipe corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2016 90,582 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play o/s & n/s (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 78,736 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 67,706 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

damage to nsr wing

front discs corroded

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2014 67,706 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

damage to nsr wing

front discs corroded

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2014 65,962 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2014 65,962 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 61,173 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 58,863 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 58,863 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2011 52,430 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 41,326 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 35,388 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 28,213 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 13 Apr 2007 21,204 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 LYG is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LYG, 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 LYG is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 14 April 2004.

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