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DL04 ETR

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

111,205 mi
Last recorded111,205 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 111,205 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted multiple places on inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 107,754 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Aug 2024 107,754 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 106,902 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 105,773 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 105,773 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 102,532 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 100,402 miles

Exhaust baffles deteriorated

Gearbox oil leak

Parking brake cable mounts deteriorated

Fail 5 Aug 2020 100,107 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust baffles deteriorated

Gearbox oil leak

Parking brake cable mounts deteriorated

Pass 13 Aug 2019 93,158 miles

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Aug 2019 93,157 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 81,842 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 70,686 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded O/s/Front to rear pipe slightly corroded and o/s/r short pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 64,198 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 5 Sep 2016 64,195 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 6 Jan 2015 58,931 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 53,213 miles

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

n/side front tyre slightley worn oninner edge

Pass 8 Jan 2013 49,596 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 44,801 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 44,798 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2011 38,272 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 32,923 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 32,922 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 29,916 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 23,467 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 18,500 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 ETR is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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

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