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DL04 ETY

2004 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

129,860 mi
Last recorded129,860 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL04 ETY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2020 129,860 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 122,930 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2019 122,905 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2018 105,120 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 97,754 miles

none standard exhaust back box fitted

Fail 30 Aug 2017 97,747 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and o/s (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear marked (3.6.B.2c)

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

none standard exhaust back box fitted

Fail 19 Aug 2017 97,742 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi exhaust pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear clamp/joint (7.1.2)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

both brake discs heavy scored

Pass 12 Jan 2016 93,216 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Fail 12 Jan 2016 93,216 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front position lamp(s) not working x2 (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 90,738 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 12 Dec 2014 90,738 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 88,363 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 74,413 miles

air bag light on

exhaust front pipe very weak

rear heat shield insure

signs of dampness around steering rack pinion

vehicle has had deliberate modification to lower suspension tyres run close to wheel arches

Fail 9 Oct 2012 74,413 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front coil spring modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front coil spring modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

air bag light on

exhaust front pipe very weak

rear heat shield insure

signs of dampness around steering rack pinion

vehicle has had deliberate modification to lower suspension tyres run close to wheel arches

Fail 18 Oct 2011 61,377 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

air bag light on

Pass 18 Oct 2011 61,377 miles

air bag light on

Pass 15 Sep 2010 47,166 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 41,622 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 41,622 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 5 Dec 2008 36,895 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s wiper blade split

Pass 5 Dec 2008 36,895 miles

n/s wiper blade split

Pass 1 Aug 2007 30,733 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 23 Jul 2007 30,473 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 ETY is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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

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