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DF04 FVG

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

121,491 mi
Last recorded121,491 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2020 121,491 miles

Rear both rear subframe mounts / floor corroded

Rear subframe corroded

both rear inner sill corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2020 121,491 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Emissions not tested exhaust excessive blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer detatched from centre section & loose (6.1.2 (a))

Rear both rear subframe mounts / floor corroded

Rear subframe corroded

both rear inner sill corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2019 109,400 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis and sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis and sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded rack pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jan 2019 109,396 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis and sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis and sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded rack pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 100,201 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Gearbox mounting defective bottom ()

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2018 100,195 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Gearbox mounting defective bottom ()

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 88,467 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 88,462 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 6 May 2015 85,535 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2015 85,535 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 81,863 miles

n/s/f tyre wall slightly damaged

Fail 15 Oct 2014 81,863 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wall slightly damaged

Pass 2 Oct 2013 75,994 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 69,112 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 69,112 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 62,518 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 54,158 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 54,158 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 41,795 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 33,782 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 24,393 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 FVG is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 FVG, 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 FVG is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 July 2004.

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