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DL04 RPX

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

160,002 mi
Last recorded160,002 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL04 RPX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2017 160,002 miles

n/s/f wheel bearing has slight play-o/s/r brake binding-exhaust system corroded

parking brake has travel-wipers smearing-x2 inner and outer sills corroded-all brake pipes surface rust-front brake pads worn low-x2 front track rod ends have slight play

Pass 9 Aug 2016 155,404 miles

nsr tyre on limit

osf steering arm slight play

Fail 9 Aug 2016 155,404 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working side lights not working (1.1.A.3b)

nsr tyre on limit

osf steering arm slight play

Fail 12 Aug 2015 137,184 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

hi level brake light inop

nsf and osf tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Aug 2015 137,184 miles

hi level brake light inop

nsf and osf tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 10 May 2014 118,732 miles

High level brake inop

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 May 2014 118,732 miles

High level brake inop

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 11 May 2013 108,032 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

O/S/F TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT.

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 May 2013 108,032 miles

O/S/F TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT.

Pass 10 May 2012 98,041 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2011 92,205 miles

nearside front tyre wqearing on both edges

nearside rear top shock absorber mount has slight play

offside rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 12 May 2010 85,307 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 May 2010 85,307 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 May 2009 76,690 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 76,690 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2008 66,659 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 66,659 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 May 2007 49,471 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 RPX is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 RPX, 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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What year was DL04 RPX registered?

DL04 RPX is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 11 October 2004.

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