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DL04 EDJ

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

99,001 mi
Last recorded99,001 miles
Recorded on7 May 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2020 99,001 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre worn on edge an perished slightly..

Offside driveshaft bearing slightly worn

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2019 91,689 miles

Both front tyres slight perishing on sidewalls

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 90,008 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 89,867 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 89,867 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 May 2016 87,077 miles

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 17 May 2016 87,077 miles

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 77,104 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 77,092 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 66,520 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 66,485 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 59,639 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 53,144 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 49,676 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 40,427 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 40,427 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 34,377 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 28,387 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 EDJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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