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DF04 FKE

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

137,521 mi
Last recorded137,521 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 FKE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2019 137,521 miles

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

slight corrosion underneath the vehicle.

Pass 20 Oct 2018 125,271 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2017 120,980 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 114,732 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2015 114,702 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2014 111,091 miles

Differencial oil seal leaking quite badly

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Aug 2013 108,125 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front number plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Fail 23 Aug 2013 108,125 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front number plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Pass 14 Sep 2012 101,428 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

Pass 12 Sep 2011 94,252 miles

front exhaust mesh system insecure from pipe.

Fail 10 Sep 2011 94,252 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front exhaust mesh system insecure from pipe.

Pass 8 Sep 2010 86,401 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 77,860 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 19 Sep 2008 68,207 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 68,207 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 96,230 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 69,982 miles

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

nearside front tyre wall has small cut not through to cord

Fail 13 Aug 2007 69,982 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

nearside front tyre wall has cut not showing cord

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 FKE is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FKE, 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 DF04 FKE registered?

DF04 FKE is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 10 August 2004.

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