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DE04 RLU

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

120,288 mi
Last recorded120,288 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 120,288 miles

Engine oil level on minimum

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Mar 2019 120,288 miles

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))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 111,025 miles

Wheel trims , other covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Fail 29 Mar 2018 111,024 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 102,696 miles

Brakes ; Rear brakes imbalance 10 %

Note ; Coolant leak at bleed tap o/s of radiator

Wheel trims , various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 30 Mar 2016 91,459 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2016 91,459 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 80,380 miles

Wheel nuts covered / Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 21 Mar 2014 71,454 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 71,454 miles

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)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 62,574 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 62,574 miles

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)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 54,326 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 54,326 miles

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)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 47,315 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 38,141 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 35,532 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 30,214 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 30,214 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 25,287 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 25,265 miles

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)

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 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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DE04 RLU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 14 May 2004.

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