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DL04 EXK

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

94,868 mi
Last recorded94,868 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2019 94,868 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box and also outer skin corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front bumper slight damage

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 78,106 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 59,444 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 59,444 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 57,311 miles

Coolant leak NO Visible leak but level of coolant is just below min mark?? ()

Nearside Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test tax disc holder ()

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished/splitting (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/arch corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished/splitting (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished/splitting (4.1.D.1e)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal ?? (2.3.3b)

WASHERS full of slime

coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)

damage to n/s/f, radiator is broken. coolant is below min mark.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and bald on shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Badly perished/split. (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 52,767 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and badly worn on shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced bracket broken off (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4mm and worn on shoulders (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded all at bottoms (2.4.C.1b)

washers contaminated . front bumper and radiator support broken

Fail 5 Sep 2015 52,767 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' removed air freshner from interior mirror (8.3.1e)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread broken and parts missing (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and badly worn on shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced bracket broken off (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded w/cyl pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4mm and worn on shoulders (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded all at bottoms (2.4.C.1b)

washers contaminated . front bumper and radiator support broken

Pass 1 Sep 2014 47,574 miles

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

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

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

Timing belt due renewal at 10 years

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Aug 2014 47,574 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Timing belt due renewal at 10 years

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 41,018 miles

General corrosion to exhaust system support hanger brackets

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Aug 2013 41,018 miles

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

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

General corrosion to exhaust system support hanger brackets

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 32,277 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all wipers streaking badly

corrosion on exhaust and hangers

Pass 17 Aug 2011 21,265 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2011 21,265 miles

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

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 14,887 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 12,493 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 10,984 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 9,303 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

tyre and rim in spare are damaged.

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 EXK is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 EXK, 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 EXK is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 20 August 2004.

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