MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,288 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine oil level on minimum
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Engine oil level on minimum
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Wheel trims , other covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views
Emissions not tested test aborted due exhaust leak (7.3.A.1)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right side to side adjuster not working (1.8)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)
Lighting ; Position lamp deteriorated , Nearside front
Wheel trims , other covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views
Brakes ; Rear brakes imbalance 10 %
Note ; Coolant leak at bleed tap o/s of radiator
Wheel trims , various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views
Battery clamp not fitted, battery can not fall over.
Engine misty with oil
Exhaust backbox hanger corroded
Front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode
Front to rear fuel lines starting to corrode
Fuel filler pipe slightly corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge
Offside Front Lower arm balljoint dust cover clip missing but still secure
Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Seatbelt fluffed on edges
Battery clamp not fitted, battery can not fall over.
Engine misty with oil
Exhaust backbox hanger corroded
Front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode
Front to rear fuel lines starting to corrode
Fuel filler pipe slightly corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Lower arm balljoint dust cover clip missing but still secure
Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Seatbelt fluffed on edges
Wheel nuts covered / Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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 Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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DE04 RLU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 RLU, 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 RLU registered?
DE04 RLU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 14 May 2004.
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