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DL04 APV

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

50,921 mi
Last recorded50,921 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 4 Feb 2022 50,921 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded BOTH FRONT AND REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

REVERSE LIGHTS INOP

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT AND REAR (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 46,339 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 44,292 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all at rear ()

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

reverse light inop

Fail 11 Jan 2020 44,285 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all at rear ()

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

reverse light inop

Pass 11 Jan 2019 42,445 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 40,810 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 40,769 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 38,226 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2017 38,226 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 35,405 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 33,738 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

rear exhaust sheild insecure

Pass 13 Jan 2014 31,920 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2014 31,920 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 29,889 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 29,889 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 28,555 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 26,543 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 26,543 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 22,870 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 22,870 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 19,211 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 15,901 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 APV is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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