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DE04 RUV

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

52,164 mi
Last recorded52,164 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2022 52,164 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT 1756514 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2021 45,179 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Apr 2021 45,178 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 36,292 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

some distortion of nearside rear tyre

some grease loss from nearside front outer c.v boot

Pass 22 Feb 2019 30,977 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 30,627 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 29,279 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 29,278 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 27,580 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Nov 2015 25,989 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Worn on Inner Edge

Pass 11 Nov 2014 24,539 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 22,584 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 20,670 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 20,670 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2011 19,686 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 18,529 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 18,529 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 16,732 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 16,004 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 14,358 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 13,684 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 RUV is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 RUV, 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 RUV registered?

DE04 RUV is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 5 May 2004.

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