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DL04 APY

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,988 mi
Last recorded87,988 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2021 87,988 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2020 85,305 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2020 85,304 miles

Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 81,871 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 81,756 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2018 77,207 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine light on

rear axle bushes worn

Fail 27 Feb 2018 77,202 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine light on

rear axle bushes worn

Pass 24 Mar 2017 74,437 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2017 74,379 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 71,066 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 66,713 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 66,696 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 63,114 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 59,533 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 55,280 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 55,280 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 51,892 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 46,757 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 44,047 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 41,229 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 36,354 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 APY is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DL04 APY, 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 DL04 APY registered?

DL04 APY is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 15 July 2004.

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