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DF04 TNL

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

141,940 mi
Last recorded141,940 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2022 141,940 miles

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

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

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

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

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

UNDER BODY SEAL ADDED

Pass 3 Dec 2021 134,373 miles

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside/offside (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside/offside inner and outer (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside/offside chassis by axle mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 127,460 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside/offside (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 121,248 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Nov 2018 113,933 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 113,933 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 107,179 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2017 107,179 miles

Central Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 99,788 miles

Central Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 28 Nov 2016 99,788 miles

Central Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 92,487 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 92,487 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 84,189 miles

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 78,657 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 78,657 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 67,385 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 59,977 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 59,977 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 49,325 miles

rear tyres wearing on inside edges.

Pass 14 Apr 2010 39,206 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 39,050 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 27,002 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 15,874 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 12,734 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 TNL is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 TNL, 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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What year was DF04 TNL registered?

DF04 TNL is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 10 July 2004.

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