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DE04 ZWU

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

127,514 mi
Last recorded127,514 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2018 127,514 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 127,514 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 121,371 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2017 121,371 miles

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

Nearside 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 11 Jan 2016 113,657 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 108,871 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 108,871 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 3 Mar 2014 100,352 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 Mar 2014 100,352 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 91,597 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 74,305 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 58,480 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 58,480 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 40,983 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 21,974 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 21,077 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 19,899 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 ZWU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ZWU, 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 ZWU registered?

DE04 ZWU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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The MOT history for DE04 ZWU shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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