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DK04 VLM

2004 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,659 mi
Last recorded122,659 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK04 VLM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Feb 2023 122,659 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Slight oil leak

Water leak

Pass 22 Jan 2022 120,214 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust bracket broken

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Heat shield insecure

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2021 118,700 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front tyre worn/edge.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 118,192 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

gearbox mounting worn

Pass 5 Feb 2019 116,976 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED, FLEX WEBBING U/S.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BADLY CRACKED IN TREAD AREA. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BADLY CRACKED IN TREAD AREA. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Jan 2019 116,966 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED, FLEX WEBBING U/S.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BADLY CRACKED IN TREAD AREA. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BADLY CRACKED IN TREAD AREA. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 115,971 miles

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

Front registration plate damage

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner egde

Pass 23 Jan 2017 115,305 miles

Front pads low

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 23 Jan 2017 115,305 miles

Front pads low

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 May 2015 109,536 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 100,678 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 91,616 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2012 82,424 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 82,424 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 May 2011 67,052 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2010 52,065 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 40,972 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 40,972 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2008 27,154 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 10,379 miles

n/s/f wheel rim slightly damaged

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 VLM is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DK04 VLM, 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 DK04 VLM registered?

DK04 VLM is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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