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DL04 FBA

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,968 mi
Last recorded106,968 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2022 106,968 miles

Rear bumper damaged and rear panal

Fail 5 Jan 2022 106,967 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear bumper damaged and rear panal

Pass 8 Jan 2021 105,959 miles

Coil spring corroded All Four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Jan 2021 105,959 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Coil spring corroded All Four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 104,901 miles

Both rear exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 28 Dec 2019 104,882 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Nearside front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Offside front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Both rear exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 103,366 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear coil spring slightly corroded.o/rear, Q,panel slightly damaged.reversing light not working.

Pass 6 Jan 2018 101,957 miles

Front windscreen wipers are slightly smeary.

Nearside Rear number plate light output not as bright as offside.

Offside rear of vehicle and bumper damaged.

Pass 7 Jan 2017 100,176 miles

Nearside reg plate light slightly dim

Pass 9 Jan 2016 98,271 miles

n/s/reg plate light slightly dim.exhaust mout robber slightly poor condition

Pass 10 Jan 2015 96,012 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 10 Jan 2015 96,012 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 92,372 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 89,647 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

n/s windscreen small chip

Pass 16 Apr 2012 80,034 miles

exhaust has slight corrosion

small chip in n/s windscreen

Pass 20 Apr 2011 72,523 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs worn

Pass 8 May 2010 64,758 miles

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 5 May 2009 56,620 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 45,494 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 35,694 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 FBA is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FBA, 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 FBA is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 13 July 2004.

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