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DE04 ZRL

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

91,932 mi
Last recorded91,932 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2022 91,932 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2022 91,932 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 85,686 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 85,682 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 82,049 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 31 May 2019 77,474 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2019 77,474 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 18 May 2018 72,383 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 18 May 2018 72,383 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 May 2017 68,149 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 May 2016 63,816 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hub from flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 May 2015 60,003 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 May 2014 55,127 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise new o/s wiper blade

Fail 27 May 2014 55,127 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise new o/s wiper blade

Fail 18 May 2013 49,690 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear tyre wall splitting and screw in tread advise replacement

Pass 18 May 2013 49,690 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear tyre wall splitting and screw in tread advise replacement

Pass 16 May 2012 44,166 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 13 May 2011 39,746 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 33,551 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 27,721 miles
Fail 16 May 2009 27,721 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2008 22,177 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 16,462 miles

Nearside Rear 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 ZRL is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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

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