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DL04 NWK

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

137,134 mi
Last recorded137,134 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 137,134 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Aug 2025 137,133 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 132,663 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Fail 6 Sep 2024 132,663 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 132,460 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns and os discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general condition under vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2023 132,460 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns and os discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general condition under vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Oct 2022 132,460 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front abs wire rubbing on spring

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

Offside Front wheel rubbing on power steering pipe in lock

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 129,897 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 129,871 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2019 122,513 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 117,736 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 109,899 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Nov 2017 109,899 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Dec 2016 106,606 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 99,328 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 93,205 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 84,369 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 84,369 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 66,042 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 60,090 miles

damage to nearside fron of vehicle

Fail 25 Jul 2012 60,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

damage to nearside fron of vehicle

Pass 6 Jul 2011 53,567 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 47,964 miles

both rear tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 31 Jul 2009 42,440 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 26,913 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 16,072 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 NWK is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 NWK, 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 NWK is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 12 August 2004.

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