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DF04 YTE

2004 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

74,149 mi
Last recorded74,149 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 YTE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2020 74,149 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside seat tilt inop

engine oil leak

Fail 3 Jan 2020 74,148 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside seat tilt inop

engine oil leak

Pass 3 Jan 2019 71,012 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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 Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 71,012 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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 Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 67,621 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 63,551 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2017 63,528 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. 185/55/15 others 195/50/15 (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 58,358 miles

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

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

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

bonnet stay missing

Fail 7 Jan 2016 58,358 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

bonnet stay missing

Pass 15 Jan 2015 53,268 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 53,260 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

bonnet stay missing

Pass 14 Jan 2014 48,963 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 48,955 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Fail 10 Jan 2013 45,884 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 45,884 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 42,363 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 38,433 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 38,433 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 34,789 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2009 31,443 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 28,775 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 24,354 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 YTE is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YTE, 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 YTE registered?

DF04 YTE is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 July 2004.

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