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DL04 ETX

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

111,786 mi
Last recorded111,786 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2020 111,786 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 111,777 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2020 111,717 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 103,311 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 92,962 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 89,128 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 89,127 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle loose and hanging down (2.3.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 85,307 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbed bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Both suspension bump stops broken

Fail 12 Jul 2016 85,306 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front-rear pipe between fuel tank and chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front-rear pipe by exhaust heat shield next to fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front brake hose slightly twisted, only just misses fouling suspension strut.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbed bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Both suspension bump stops broken

Pass 21 Jul 2015 81,553 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2015 81,553 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 73,141 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 31,628 miles

Exhaust heatshield loose/falling off, rattling on exhaust pipe!

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 16 Jul 2013 65,396 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Exhaust heatshield loose/falling off, rattling on exhaust pipe!

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Jul 2012 57,912 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 51,082 miles

slight corrosion on front under wheel arch brake pipes

Pass 15 Jul 2010 44,608 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 38,001 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 30,984 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 24,003 miles

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

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

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 ETX is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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