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DF04 GVJ

2004 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

79,345 mi
Last recorded79,345 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 GVJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2020 79,345 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

General Under Body Corrosion

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 May 2019 65,263 miles

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

nearside front brake pipe poor

nearside rear tyre cracking

Fail 10 May 2019 65,263 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

nearside front brake pipe poor

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 18 May 2018 62,602 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear exhaust heat shield hanging down

Fail 15 May 2018 62,584 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) clip missing (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear exhaust heat shield hanging down

Pass 15 May 2017 58,120 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 55,773 miles

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

heat shield at fuel tank insecure

rear silencer corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2016 55,743 miles

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

heat shield at fuel tank insecure

rear silencer corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2015 53,177 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2014 50,708 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 50,708 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 48,960 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 46,258 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 41,640 miles

exhaust heat shield insecure

offside front wheel arch liner insecure

Pass 8 Sep 2010 36,419 miles

offside front wheel arch liner insecure

Pass 17 Sep 2009 31,243 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 26,916 miles

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

nearside rear tyre cracked tread

Pass 3 Aug 2007 19,524 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 GVJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GVJ, 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 GVJ registered?

DF04 GVJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 19 June 2004.

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