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DL04 ECA

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

95,220 mi
Last recorded95,220 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2020 95,220 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 79,427 miles

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

wipers slight smear

Pass 19 Jan 2018 75,899 miles

Lower engine mounting cracking

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine covers fitted

n/s and o/s/r tyres cracking on main tread

Fail 19 Jan 2018 75,899 miles

Lower engine mounting cracking

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

engine covers fitted

n/s and o/s/r tyres cracking on main tread

Pass 15 May 2017 74,480 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 13 May 2017 74,479 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when brake pedal applied (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

coolant low

Pass 28 May 2016 69,286 miles

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

coolant low

oil low

Fail 28 May 2016 69,286 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

coolant low

oil low

Pass 25 Jun 2014 57,452 miles

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

nearside front outer tyre wall split

Fail 25 Jun 2014 57,452 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

nearside front outer tyre wall split

Pass 29 Jun 2013 53,119 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2013 53,119 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside rear tyre low on edge and cracking

Pass 21 Jun 2012 48,917 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 45,164 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 40,743 miles

offside wiper blade split

Fail 26 Jul 2010 40,670 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

centre stop light not working

offside wiper blade split

Pass 18 Jul 2009 33,005 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 25,834 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 18,855 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 ECA is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 ECA, 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 ECA is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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