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DF04 JXC

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

71,409 mi
Last recorded71,409 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2020 71,409 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn n/s+o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel system component leaking by tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front tyres low

Offside drive shaft bearing condition

Pass 10 Oct 2019 64,070 miles

Offside Front slight binding

Offside Rear hand brake

Pass 4 Jul 2018 59,057 miles

Nearside Front slight binding brake

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

Nearside Rear hand brake need ajustment or replace

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Jun 2018 59,004 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 55,991 miles

n/s/f and o/s/r tyre outer edge has small cuts

steering rack has small misting of oil n/s

Pass 15 Jul 2016 54,341 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Jul 2016 54,341 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 83,137 miles

EML light on at dash

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

drivers seat difficult to adjust/slide forward and backward.

nearside front tyre outer wall cut but no cords showing

wiper blades split but still cleaning screen

Front bumper insecure

Fail 3 Jul 2015 83,137 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

EML light on at dash

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

drivers seat difficult to adjust/slide forward and backward.

nearside front tyre outer wall cut but no cords showing

wiper blades split but still cleaning screen

Front bumper insecure

Pass 9 Jul 2014 77,255 miles

Engine management light on

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 73,958 miles

Engine management light on at all times.

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/S/R tyre has cut on inner sidewall but cords are not exposed.

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 69,240 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2012 69,240 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2011 64,535 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 57,415 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 21 Jun 2010 57,415 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2009 49,051 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2009 48,807 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

child seat fitted o/s/r

front number plate cracked

Pass 26 Jun 2008 42,747 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 26 Jun 2008 42,743 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 34,227 miles

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

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 JXC 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 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 JXC, 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 JXC is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 22 June 2004.

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