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DG04 BUU

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

149,981 mi
Last recorded149,981 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG04 BUU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 149,981 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 149,981 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 139,519 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Jun 2018 139,519 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 128,185 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 120,319 miles

Centre Rear brake light not working

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jun 2016 120,316 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Centre Rear brake light not working

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 112,094 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 102,726 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 91,304 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 79,922 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 72,144 miles

rear tyres worn

Fail 10 Mar 2011 72,144 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear tyres worn

Pass 9 Mar 2010 63,277 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 63,277 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 11 Mar 2009 56,073 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside rear tyre well worn

Pass 11 Mar 2009 56,073 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

offside rear tyre well worn

Pass 27 Feb 2008 51,973 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 77,406 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2007 77,406 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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DG04 BUU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DG04 BUU, 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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DG04 BUU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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