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DE04 ZNL

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

136,339 mi
Last recorded136,339 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE04 ZNL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2024 136,339 miles

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

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

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside door handle damaged but functional

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 118,917 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge beginning to wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 112,224 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 108,371 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 100,778 miles

oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2018 96,597 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

exhaust heat sheild insecure

nsr tyre has screw in tred

oil leak

osr wheel buckled

tracking required

Fail 14 Jul 2018 96,597 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

both front tyres worn on inner edges

exhaust heat sheild insecure

nsr tyre has screw in tred

oil leak

osr wheel buckled

tracking required

Pass 17 Jul 2017 88,363 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2017 88,363 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 78,031 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 78,031 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 67,856 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 61,883 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Jul 2014 62,879 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Jun 2013 56,967 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 May 2012 44,568 miles

n/s/f wheel slightly out of shape

slight noise from o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 5 May 2011 34,512 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 34,512 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 32,450 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 29,557 miles

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

front number plate as slight damage

Pass 16 Apr 2008 24,829 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 17,977 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 ZNL is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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

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