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DL04 EXT

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

136,940 mi
Last recorded136,940 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL04 EXT
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2025 136,940 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover damaged (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2025 136,938 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill into wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover damaged (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 132,881 miles

Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp bot sides flickering intermitently (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil borderline (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 129,964 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 126,832 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 124,898 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s and o/s wearing outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both n/s and o/s chassis legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 121,918 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 120,023 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2019 120,019 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 114,858 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 111,218 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2017 111,207 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2016 107,874 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 97,991 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 87,280 miles

Oil leak

offside rear tyre deteriorating

Pass 13 Jun 2013 83,323 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 79,633 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 74,829 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2011 74,809 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 60,287 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 60,287 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 2 Jul 2009 51,854 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 51,854 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 42,107 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 32,853 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 32,833 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 EXT is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 EXT, 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 EXT is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 14 July 2004.

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