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DL04 RGU

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

144,095 mi
Last recorded144,095 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL04 RGU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2022 144,095 miles

Advise corroded exhaust

Advise general underbody corrosion

Fail 25 Jul 2022 144,095 miles

Advise corroded exhaust

Advise general underbody corrosion

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 133,198 miles

Advise exhaust is corroded

Advise front brake discs are pitted and corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2020 125,519 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre edges worn

Fail 16 Jul 2020 125,519 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre edges worn

Pass 5 Dec 2018 121,290 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 119,309 miles

off side front and rear brake pipe corroding

tail pipe exhaust blow

Fail 15 Dec 2017

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

off side front and rear brake pipe corroding

tail pipe exhaust blow

Pass 22 Dec 2016 115,762 miles

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

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

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

both centre and front brake pipes covered in grease could not check condition

Fail 22 Dec 2016 115,762 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

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

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

both centre and front brake pipes covered in grease could not check condition

Pass 4 Jan 2016 110,273 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/50/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

brake pipes coverd in grease can not check condition of pipes

child seat fitted o/s/r could not inspect seat belt

coolant level low

power steering fluid leaking from pump

Fail 22 Dec 2015 110,273 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/50/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

brake pipes coverd in grease can not check condition of pipes

child seat fitted o/s/r could not inspect seat belt

coolant level low

power steering fluid leaking from pump

Pass 10 Dec 2014 104,127 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

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

front tyres wearing low on inner and outer parts of tyres ,wheel allignment fault

oil leak from gearbox

Fail 10 Dec 2014 104,127 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

front tyres wearing low on inner and outer parts of tyres ,wheel allignment fault

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 2 Jan 2014 98,757 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 90,464 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2011 77,086 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

advise engine M I L lamp on

advise nearside front offside front brake discs becoming worn

advise nearside front tyre becoming worn on outer edge

Pass 30 Dec 2010 62,701 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 62,690 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 48,602 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2009 36,002 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

osr tyre perished

Pass 2 Jan 2009 36,002 miles

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

osr tyre perished

Pass 4 Jan 2008 26,991 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 RGU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 RGU, 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 RGU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 7 September 2004.

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