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DF04 GWM

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,371 mi
Last recorded89,371 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 GWM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Sep 2023 89,371 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Power steering pipe/hose leaking pump / pipe area (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected heavy (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 88,631 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 87,247 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 87,247 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 86,421 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 85,234 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 85,223 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 84,027 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 82,683 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 12 Sep 2014 82,681 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

travel in hand brake!

Fail 29 Jul 2014 82,675 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

clutch badly worn and slipping

n/s/f tyre sidewall worn

both front seat tilts inop

Pass 29 Jul 2013 73,917 miles

front plate cracked

nsf alloy buckled inner edge

Fail 29 Jul 2013 73,917 miles

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front plate cracked

nsf alloy buckled inner edge

Pass 20 Jul 2012 64,294 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

front number plate cracked

o/s seat tilt inop

Pass 22 Jul 2011 57,160 miles

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

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

both track rod end boots split

Fail 22 Jul 2011 57,160 miles

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

both track rod end boots split

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 29 Jul 2010 44,875 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

osf inner drive shaft bearing noisy

osr tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 29 Jul 2010 44,875 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

osf inner drive shaft bearing noisy

osr tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 22 Jul 2009 33,258 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 27,414 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 24,214 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 GWM is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 GWM, 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 GWM registered?

DF04 GWM is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 27 June 2004.

Is DF04 GWM safe to buy?

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