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DL04 ECW

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,560 mi
Last recorded108,560 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 108,560 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 101,968 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 101,968 miles

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

Offside Rear 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)

Fail 30 Jul 2016 101,878 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour x2 (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low WILL NOT ADJUST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

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

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Offside Front DOOR CHECK STRAP LOOSE

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit & WEARING INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 80,371 miles

N/S/F outer cv gator perrished between pleates

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

O/S/F outer cv gator perrished between pleates

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

Fail 3 Aug 2015 80,371 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

N/S/F outer cv gator perrished between pleates

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

O/S/F outer cv gator perrished between pleates

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 71,549 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 65,711 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 60,792 miles

front pads getting low, o/s/f tyre wearing outside edge

Pass 27 Apr 2011 55,928 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Apr 2011 55,928 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2010 45,863 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 32,624 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Aug 2007 24,973 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 24,973 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 ECW is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 ECW, 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 ECW is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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