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DF04 GXM

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

123,430 mi
Last recorded123,430 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 GXM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2022 123,430 miles

Interior rear view mirror missing

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear, at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Axle bushes worn

Fail 21 Feb 2022 123,430 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Interior rear view mirror missing

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear, at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Axle bushes worn

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 116,486 miles

Both front seat tilt mechanisms inoperative not allowing easy access to rear seats

Engine breather/vacuum hose split under inlet manifold

Internal rear view mirror missing

Fail 18 Feb 2021 116,486 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear along side fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Both front seat tilt mechanisms inoperative not allowing easy access to rear seats

Engine breather/vacuum hose split under inlet manifold

Internal rear view mirror missing

Pass 31 Jan 2020 112,159 miles

Offside Headlamp has poor pattern

Pass 5 Feb 2019 107,391 miles

Nearside headlight is slightly insecure

Fail 5 Feb 2019 107,391 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside headlight is slightly insecure

Offside Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 102,052 miles

Front seat release not working for entry to rear seats

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 6 Feb 2018 102,052 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front seat release not working for entry to rear seats

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 May 2017 98,431 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 6 May 2016 92,239 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2016 92,215 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp incorrect bulb fitted (1.2.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 May 2015 86,589 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 86,589 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2014 80,630 miles

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 13 May 2014 80,559 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 13 May 2013 74,308 miles

Coolant leak

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 May 2012 69,792 miles

N/S/R Tyre uneven wear

Rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 14 May 2012 65,766 miles

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

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

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

N/S/R Tyre uneven wear

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 18 Apr 2011 54,064 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 May 2010 44,385 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2010 44,385 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 31,343 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 27,777 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2007 19,273 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 GXM is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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

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