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DL04 APK

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

120,255 mi
Last recorded120,255 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL04 APK
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2022 120,255 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2021 117,602 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 114,561 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 110,616 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 107,756 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2018 107,756 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 104,046 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 100,079 miles

Both front tyres have some minor cuts to outer sidewalls.

Fail 15 Mar 2016 100,079 miles

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

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

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

Both front tyres have some minor cuts to outer sidewalls.

Pass 17 Mar 2015 93,195 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust box badly corroded.

Fail 10 Mar 2015 93,174 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust box badly corroded.

Pass 25 Mar 2014 87,397 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Mar 2014 87,397 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 81,156 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2013 81,156 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 75,939 miles

back box rusty

n/s/f tyre close to limit/side wall damaged

Pass 4 Mar 2011 67,058 miles

CUTS IN O/S/R TYRE.

N/S/F TYRE;RIM PROTECTOR DAMAGED.

REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED.

Fail 4 Mar 2011 67,058 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

CUTS IN O/S/R TYRE.

FRONT DISCS VERY BADLY LIPPED,AND INNER PADS WORN LOW,UNEVEN WEAR ON PADS.

N/S/F TYRE;RIM PROTECTOR DAMAGE.

REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED.

Pass 9 Mar 2010 55,869 miles

EXCESSIVE CORROSION REAR SILENCER SUPPORT BRACKET.

N/S/R TYRE PUNTURED.

O/S/F WIPER SPLIT ON ENDS.

Fail 8 Mar 2010 55,869 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

EXCESSIVE CORROSION REAR SILENCER SUPPORT BRACKET.

N/S/R TYRE PUNTURED.

O/S/F WIPER SPLIT ON ENDS.

Pass 1 Apr 2009 49,235 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 45,750 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 35,220 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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DL04 APK is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 DL04 APK, 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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DL04 APK is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 6 August 2004.

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