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DF04 LPE

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2024
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

78,519 mi
Last recorded78,519 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2023 78,519 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2023 78,519 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases And back box (6.1.2 (a))

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))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 73,560 miles

Coil spring corroded Front & Rear Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Nov 2022 73,560 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Front & Rear Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 69,171 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both axels bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 69,171 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both axels bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 64,877 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 64,877 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 61,239 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc`s inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Tyre obviously under inflated all tyre`s (5.2.3 (l))

coolant level low

Fail 7 Nov 2019 61,239 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc`s inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Tyre obviously under inflated all tyre`s (5.2.3 (l))

coolant level low

Pass 26 Oct 2018 59,943 miles

Coolant leak expansion bottle ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

coolant level low

Fail 26 Oct 2018 59,943 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Coolant leak expansion bottle ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

coolant level low

Pass 24 Oct 2017 59,175 miles

Coolant level low

Engine management light on

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded 25% (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2017 59,175 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195-50-15 (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22-16 (8.2.2)

Coolant level low

Engine management light on

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded 25% (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 58,114 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 56,704 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 56,704 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 54,630 miles

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 11 Oct 2013 52,688 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 52,688 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 51,418 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 51,418 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 49,308 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 49,308 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 45,106 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 36,535 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 30,145 miles

Small cracks in tread of both rear tyres. Tread close to legal limit n/s/r outer section.

Fail 8 Feb 2008 30,145 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Small cracks in tread of both rear tyres. Tread close to legal limit n/s/r outer section.

Pass 12 Feb 2007 21,302 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 LPE is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 LPE, 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 LPE is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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