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DG04 VRP

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2020
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

173,957 mi
Last recorded173,957 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG04 VRP
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2019 173,957 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Sep 2019 173,937 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt installation has a sharp edge which could or is likely to cut or abrade the webbing. (10.1 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 164,517 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 8 Sep 2018 164,277 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Aug 2017 152,580 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 152,580 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears in clips (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both rears (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 140,353 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside wing mirror cover missing

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

Fail 22 Aug 2016 140,353 miles

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

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

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

Both front exhaust heat shields insecure

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside wing mirror cover missing

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

Rear exhaust heatshields insecure

Pass 20 Aug 2015 128,060 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 128,058 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal track rod end (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 116,036 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Aug 2014 116,035 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 104,062 miles

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

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

lower gearbox/engine mount worn,

n/s door mirror cap loose

Fail 28 Aug 2013 104,061 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

lower gearbox/engine mount worn,

n/s door mirror cap loose

Pass 22 Aug 2012 91,739 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres worn mishaped

Fail 22 Aug 2012 91,738 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres worn mishaped

Pass 16 Aug 2011 78,322 miles

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

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

offside inner cv boot split

Fail 16 Aug 2011 78,321 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

offside inner cv boot split

Pass 19 Aug 2010 65,414 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2010 65,413 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 52,906 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 25 Aug 2009 52,906 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 40,438 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 29,662 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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DG04 VRP is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 VRP, 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 VRP is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 15 March 2004.

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