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DF04 EFT

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

151,756 mi
Last recorded151,756 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 EFT
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2023 151,756 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2023 151,538 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 6 May 2022 134,947 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2022 134,197 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect faulty bulb or incorrect fitting (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed badly perished cord exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture next to fuel tank [ corroded ] (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture next to fuel tank [ corroded ] (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear on joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside mirror cover missing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread inner edge [ cord not exposed at test ] (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

charging light on dash

drivers seat tilt defective

heat shield above exhaust loose [ advise re fixing]

Pass 19 Apr 2021 128,025 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear and off side front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 19 Apr 2021 128,025 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear and off side front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 124,104 miles

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

battery light is on

centre stop light is not working

chip in windscreen

rear springs are corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2020 124,104 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and there is no adjuster (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

battery light is on

centre stop light is not working

chip in windscreen

rear springs are corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2018 109,946 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 99,182 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Nov 2017 99,182 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Nov 2016 90,827 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 90,827 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 80,927 miles

Both rear axle bushes have slight play

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Lower gearbox stabilizer bush is heavily deteriorated

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 24 Nov 2015 80,927 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Both rear axle bushes have slight play

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Lower gearbox stabilizer bush is heavily deteriorated

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)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 66,277 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 49,161 miles

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)

Fail 14 Sep 2013 49,161 miles

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

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 5 Sep 2012 43,470 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 36,459 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 36,459 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 6 Sep 2010 29,743 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 29,743 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 22,236 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 18,577 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 14,735 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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DF04 EFT is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DF04 EFT, 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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DF04 EFT is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 24 June 2004.

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