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DF04 FKH

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,361 mi
Last recorded119,361 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 FKH
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2024 119,361 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2024 119,361 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1756514 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 115,281 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill/lower wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear fuel pipes corroded

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 106,342 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes rusty (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by suspension mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both front to rear fuel pipes rusty by tank

Pass 27 Apr 2021 102,086 miles

Rear Rear brake pipes corroded.

Fail 27 Apr 2021 102,086 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Rear brake pipes corroded.

Pass 15 Oct 2020 101,776 miles

brake pipes corroded

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2020 101,776 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

brake pipes corroded

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2019 100,773 miles

brake pipes corroded

front no plate cracked

Fail 25 Apr 2019 100,773 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

brake pipes corroded

front no plate cracked

Pass 26 Apr 2018 100,503 miles

BOTH BRAKE PIPES FRONT TO REAR TO REAR FLEXES CORRODED

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL TRIM MISSING

Fail 23 Apr 2018 100,497 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

BOTH BRAKE PIPES FRONT TO REAR TO REAR FLEXES CORRODED

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL TRIM MISSING

Pass 26 Apr 2017 99,187 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 99,187 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working TOP (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2016 95,970 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

Pass 27 Apr 2015 90,438 miles

front brake pads starting to wear low / discs aged and worn

Fail 23 Apr 2015 90,291 miles

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

front brake pads starting to wear low / discs aged and worn

Pass 29 Apr 2014 82,517 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 77,007 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 70,914 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 64,660 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2010 56,180 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 50,081 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 44,322 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2008 44,322 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2007 35,958 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2007 35,958 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 FKH is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FKH, 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 FKH is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 9 August 2004.

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