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DL04 EXB

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

88,384 mi
Last recorded88,384 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2023 88,384 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2023 88,377 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 80,837 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 80,837 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 73,229 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 59,036 miles

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

Offside Rear brake pipe has slight corrosion

Pass 18 Jun 2018 46,368 miles

Offside Front flexy brake pipe ferrule is corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2017 35,798 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to w/ cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Jun 2017 35,798 miles

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing retracting mechanism removed from seat (5.1.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low rectified (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to w/ cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 34,797 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front perished

rear centre seat belt webbing jammed

Pass 23 Jul 2015 33,739 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 32,417 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 30,524 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 28,448 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 25,608 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 22,413 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 19,722 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 16,451 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 12,923 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 EXB is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 EXB, 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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What year was DL04 EXB registered?

DL04 EXB is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 July 2004.

Is DL04 EXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for DL04 EXB shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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