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DK04 VHY

2004 Ford Fiesta

Green Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

111,499 mi
Last recorded111,499 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK04 VHY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 111,499 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 9 May 2019 111,499 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2018 106,448 miles

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

Spare tyre defective flat ()

condensation in o/s head light

o/s hand brake cable support broken still supported

Fail 17 May 2018 106,448 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Spare tyre defective flat ()

condensation in o/s head light

o/s hand brake cable support broken still supported

Pass 12 May 2017 101,753 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 101,753 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 96,458 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 88,487 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 85,910 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 81,662 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2013 81,662 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 78,585 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2012 78,539 miles

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

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 May 2011 75,112 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 70,454 miles

Drive shaft - bearing on middle of shaft noisey on test during MOT

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

Fail 4 May 2010 70,452 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Drive shaft - bearing on middle of shaft noisey on test during MOT

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

Pass 8 May 2009 53,894 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 53,894 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 May 2008 33,160 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 24,740 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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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DK04 VHY is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DK04 VHY, 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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DK04 VHY is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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