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DL04 EXC

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,285 mi
Last recorded114,285 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL04 EXC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2018 114,285 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Condition of exhaust

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 107,865 miles

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

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)

drives seat tilt handle missing

Fail 25 Jul 2017 107,865 miles

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

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

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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

drives seat tilt handle missing

Pass 4 Aug 2016 97,781 miles

Drivers seat back tilt handle broken

Fail 4 Aug 2016 97,781 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Drivers seat back tilt handle broken

Pass 29 Jul 2015 79,804 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2015 79,803 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 63,852 miles

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

n/s/r tyre on limit and wearing unevenly

o/s/f tyre approaching legal limit

o/s/r tyre on limit and wearing unevenly

Fail 7 Aug 2014 63,852 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/r tyre on limit and wearing unevenly

o/s/f tyre approaching legal limit

o/s/r tyre on limit and wearing unevenly

Pass 31 Jul 2013 51,662 miles

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE REAR SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED

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

Fail 31 Jul 2013 51,662 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE REAR SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 36,187 miles

ALL SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED

Fail 1 Aug 2012 36,187 miles

ALL SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 22,458 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 19,792 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 17,151 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 14,190 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 10,712 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 EXC is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EXC, 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 EXC registered?

DL04 EXC is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 27 July 2004.

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