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DG04 VWL

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

104,628 mi
Last recorded104,628 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG04 VWL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2019 104,628 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 101,560 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 98,849 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 98,849 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 May 2016 96,128 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)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 86,082 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 76,847 miles

o/s front & rear wheels slight buckles

o/s n/s front brake discs and pads worn

o/s n/s outer sills rusty

Fail 28 Apr 2014 76,846 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

o/s front & rear wheels slight buckles

o/s n/s front brake discs and pads worn

o/s n/s outer sills rusty

Pass 18 Apr 2013 66,724 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake discs and pads worn

o/s front & rear wheels small buckles on inside rims

o/s n/s outer sills rusty

Pass 26 Apr 2012 60,459 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 50,927 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 43,990 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 34,930 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 34,899 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 23,337 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 18,152 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 VWL is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VWL, 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 VWL registered?

DG04 VWL is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 6 March 2004.

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