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DH04 SEA

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

92,210 mi
Last recorded92,210 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDH04 SEA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2017 92,210 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2017 92,210 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 78,425 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 71,366 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 27 Apr 2015 71,366 miles

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre side wall very poor

Pass 14 Jan 2014 56,676 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Jan 2014 56,676 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs rusty

Pass 7 Jan 2013 45,199 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 44,620 miles

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

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

front & rear bumper damaged

front brake discs showing signs of corrosion

front to rear fuel pipe slightly corroded

Pass 6 May 2011 42,890 miles

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

accident damage to front, bonnet damaged

Fail 6 May 2011 42,885 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

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

accident damage to front, bonnet damaged

Pass 5 May 2010 40,502 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

centre stop lamp not working

parking brake lever close to the end of its travel

Fail 6 May 2009 37,890 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 May 2009 37,890 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 36,065 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 30,792 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 30,792 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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DH04 SEA is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DH04 SEA, 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 DH04 SEA registered?

DH04 SEA is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is DH04 SEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DH04 SEA shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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