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DL04 MSX

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

114,489 mi
Last recorded114,489 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2021 114,489 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

slight underside corrosion

Pass 1 Jul 2020 112,874 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear under body has general surface corrosion

Pass 17 Jun 2019 110,154 miles

Corrosion under vehicle

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside badly worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2019 110,149 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear main towards the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear main towards the rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion under vehicle

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside badly worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2018 106,670 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 101,410 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 96,958 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all steel brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Rear heat shield insecure

Fail 22 Jun 2016 96,937 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all steel brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Rear heat shield insecure

Pass 3 Jul 2015 93,432 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 93,432 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2014 88,841 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 75,959 miles

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

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

surface corrosion front and rear brake pipes at ends

Pass 9 Aug 2012 67,866 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Fail 9 Aug 2012 67,865 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 56,398 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 50,158 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 43,054 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 32,385 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 24,366 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 MSX 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 78.9%.

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 MSX, 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 MSX is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 17 August 2004.

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