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DE04 RLX

2004 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

70,143 mi
Last recorded70,143 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE04 RLX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 70,143 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded to rear all four (2.4.C.1b)

brake pipes slightly pitted and corroded

front to rear exhuast system corroded and deteriated

Pass 30 Aug 2016 69,552 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

drivers seat wont tilt

slight play in both rear forward axle bushs

Fail 30 Aug 2016 69,552 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

drivers seat wont tilt

slight play in both rear forward axle bushs

Fail 25 Aug 2015 65,549 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

drivers seat can not be tilted forward

Pass 25 Aug 2015 65,549 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

drivers seat can not be tilted forward

Pass 19 Aug 2014 62,390 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/front tyre has a cut/ flap to the outer sidewall

Fail 19 Aug 2014 62,390 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s wiper blade has a small tear

n/s/front tyre has a cut/ flap to the outer sidewall

Pass 27 Aug 2013 59,282 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2013 59,282 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 55,012 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 50,355 miles

front pads low..o/s/f tyre worn inner edge too limits.175/65r14..n/s/f tyre worn inner edge..o/s/r tyre worn outer edge..

Pass 14 Jun 2010 42,777 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 36,363 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 36,363 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 28,752 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 28,752 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2007 22,154 miles

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 RLX is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 RLX, 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 RLX is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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