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DE04 RUC

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,299 mi
Last recorded76,299 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE04 RUC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 76,299 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 73,847 miles

Front number plate has slight damage

Nearside outer sill damaged

Oil leak Gear box end cap ()

Fail 14 Aug 2017 73,847 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Front number plate has slight damage

Nearside outer sill damaged

Oil leak Gear box end cap ()

Pass 27 Jun 2016 71,030 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2015 66,273 miles

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

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

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2015 66,273 miles

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

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2014 58,103 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 48,793 miles

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 11 May 2013 48,783 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 May 2012 43,415 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 43,415 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 May 2011 38,435 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

advise front nearside tyre is worn heavily on outside edge

Pass 8 May 2010 35,161 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 29,123 miles
Pass 5 May 2008 21,589 miles

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 27 Apr 2007 15,394 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 RUC is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RUC, 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 RUC is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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