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DF04 LRL

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

136,638 mi
Last recorded136,638 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 LRL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2017 136,638 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 128,425 miles

Centre brake light no working

Fail 29 Feb 2016 128,425 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Centre brake light no working

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

Fail 26 Feb 2015 117,865 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 117,865 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 104,001 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 89,154 miles

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

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

brake pedal rubber worn

horn not very loud

n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge, 2mm inner, 3mm centre

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge, 2mm inner, 3mm centre

req. oil top up

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Fail 22 Feb 2013 89,154 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pedal rubber worn

horn not very loud

n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge, 2mm inner, 3mm centre

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge, 2mm inner, 3mm centre

req. oil top up

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 20 Feb 2012 75,186 miles

front tyres bald on inner edges 176 65 14 t

oil below minimum

rear tyre worn on edge

Pass 3 Mar 2011 60,797 miles

engine oil on minimum

handbrake high

nearside front tyre wearing on edge

offside rear & both front indicator bulbs fading

Pass 19 Feb 2010 48,626 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 38,304 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 38,304 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 33,615 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 33,557 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 16,065 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 LRL is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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