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DL04 ECJ

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,895 mi
Last recorded98,895 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL04 ECJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2018 98,895 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Oct 2018

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Aug 2018

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Coolant leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Pass 20 Jul 2017 94,098 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 94,097 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Coolant leak AROUND AREA OF WATER PUMP ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit RIGHT ON LEGAL LIMIT OF 1.6mm. ADVISE CHANGING (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 87,759 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box. (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front wheel noisy when being rotated.

Offside Rear tyre cracking on outer edge.

Pass 30 Jul 2015 75,858 miles

n/s/f tyre 3mm and worn on edges

o/s/f tyre worn on inner

o/s/r tyre 2mm centre

rear exhaust deteriorated and has a minor leak of gases

Fail 30 Jul 2015 75,856 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

n/s/f tyre 3mm and worn on edges

o/s/f tyre worn on inner

o/s/r tyre 2mm centre

rear exhaust deteriorated and has a minor leak of gases

Pass 30 Jul 2014 68,578 miles

Offside Front Electrical wiring damaged, but not exposing bare wires (1.9.2c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 65,046 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 59,789 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 55,447 miles

both front indicators slightly discoloured

chip in windscreen in swept area

Pass 22 Jul 2010 49,280 miles

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

front brake disc slightly worn

Pass 24 Jul 2009 41,488 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 36,505 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 30,956 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 ECJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ECJ, 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 ECJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 July 2004.

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