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DL04 ARX

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,772 mi
Last recorded102,772 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2022 102,772 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2022 102,772 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 93,273 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 7 Aug 2020 88,705 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil level on minimum on dipstick

Pass 7 Aug 2019 83,848 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

wheel trims on bth rear & offside front

Fail 7 Aug 2019 83,848 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

wheel trims on bth rear & offside front

Pass 10 Aug 2018 81,136 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 81,136 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 78,900 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 9 Aug 2017 78,900 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 76,425 miles

Coolant leak, ( suspect water pump)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Aug 2016 76,425 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Coolant leak, ( suspect water pump)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 73,532 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 71,523 miles

Coolant loss from engine.

Offside rear tyre perishing.

Fail 4 Aug 2014 71,523 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Coolant loss from engine.

Offside rear tyre perishing.

Pass 2 Aug 2013 69,892 miles

Engine looseing coolant .

Ofsside rear tyre starting to show signs of perishing.

Pass 9 Aug 2012 67,655 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 67,655 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 63,701 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

nearside rear tyre perishing on sidewalls

Pass 11 Aug 2010 52,802 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 52,802 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 41,229 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 30,149 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 21,025 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 ARX is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 ARX, 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 ARX is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 10 August 2004.

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