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DG04 BVS

2004 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

89,911 mi
Last recorded89,911 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG04 BVS
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2018 89,911 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 87,470 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2017 87,438 miles

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)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle to rear (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 79,377 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 79,367 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 25 Jan 2016 79,365 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 76,253 miles

offside front seat will not tilt

Fail 1 Dec 2014 76,253 miles

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

offside front seat will not tilt

Pass 16 Dec 2013 72,293 miles

Front registration plate damaged.

Fail 13 Dec 2013 72,293 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front registration plate damaged.

Fail 17 Dec 2012 68,357 miles

NS mirror unit insecure.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 68,357 miles

NS mirror unit insecure.

Fail 21 Dec 2011 61,748 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 61,748 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 59,621 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 50,432 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

advise center stop light not working

Pass 14 Oct 2009 50,432 miles

advise center stop light not working

Pass 21 Oct 2008 45,835 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 45,834 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 42,929 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 33,992 miles

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

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

high level brake light inop

Pass 29 Mar 2007 33,992 miles

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

high level brake light inop

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 BVS is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 BVS, 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 DG04 BVS registered?

DG04 BVS is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 4 March 2004.

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