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DF04 FTY

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

135,342 mi
Last recorded135,342 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 FTY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2018 135,342 miles

Front exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 22 Jul 2017 128,300 miles

Nearside Front shock ,light misting of oil

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

o/s/r tyre starting to crack within tread pattern

Fail 22 Jul 2017 128,300 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

o/s/r tyre starting to crack within tread pattern

Pass 22 Jul 2016 125,232 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS VERY LOW

FUEL PIPES RUSTING UNDER VEHICLE X2

HEAT SHIELD UNDER VEHICLE IN SECURE

Offside Front TYRE CRACKING AND WORN TO WEAR BANDS

Fail 21 Jul 2016 125,232 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded UNDER VEHICLE LEADING TO OFF SIDE (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported RUSTED AWAY (7.1.1)

FRONT BRAKE PADS VERY LOW

FUEL PIPES RUSTING UNDER VEHICLE X2

HEAT SHIELD UNDER VEHICLE IN SECURE

Offside Front TYRE CRACKING AND WORN TO WEAR BANDS

Pass 23 Jul 2015 119,168 miles

front pads low

n/s/r tyre worn close to wear bands

Fail 23 Jul 2015 119,168 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front pads low

n/s/r tyre worn close to wear bands

Pass 30 Jun 2014 110,610 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 104,936 miles

rear exhaust bracket adrift

Pass 26 Jul 2012 96,412 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2012 96,411 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 81,620 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 63,066 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 63,066 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 48,070 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 35,840 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 23,735 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 FTY is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc 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 DF04 FTY, 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 FTY is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 26 July 2004.

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