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DG04 NVT

2004 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

94,812 mi
Last recorded94,812 miles
Recorded on18 May 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2023 94,812 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under body corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2022 88,845 miles

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

general under body corrosion

Fail 31 Jan 2022 88,843 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 18 Jan 2021 84,575 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2021 84,574 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 80,993 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2020 80,989 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded before and after hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge borderline pass also perished/cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 75,486 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and near to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before and after flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Feb 2019 75,083 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished/cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before and after flexi hoses offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 67,236 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside to both front hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front and rear tyres .both perished (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside before and after brake hose,s (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 61,232 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 61,232 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 54,081 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 54,081 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 44,646 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 37,857 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 30,904 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 29,274 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 27,505 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 26,048 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 24,686 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2009 24,686 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 23,439 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 17,873 miles

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

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 NVT is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc 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 DG04 NVT, 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 NVT is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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