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DF04 GXK

2004 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

156,929 mi
Last recorded156,929 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 GXK
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2024 156,929 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2024 156,885 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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 Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 145,516 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 137,040 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2022 137,033 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 128,168 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 128,162 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 109,534 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2019 109,534 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 78,863 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 71,953 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 28 Jun 2017 71,953 miles

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

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 17 Jun 2016 67,575 miles

General corrosion to coil springs, exhaust and brake pipes

Pass 19 Jun 2015 64,126 miles

general underside corrosion

Pass 6 Jun 2014 57,690 miles

Exhaust corroding

coil springs corroding

Fail 6 Jun 2014 57,690 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust corroding

N/s/r tyre perished and going bald on outer edge

O/s/r tyre perished and wearing

coil springs corroding

Pass 14 Jun 2013 50,774 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 50,774 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

n/s tyres close to legal limit

Pass 8 Jun 2012 42,587 miles

Exhhaust starting to corrode

Pass 24 Jun 2011 34,092 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 23,731 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering rack damp

Pass 4 Jun 2010 23,731 miles

Steering rack damp

Pass 11 Jun 2009 19,850 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 16,472 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 12,795 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 GXK is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 GXK, 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 GXK is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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