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DL04 SBU

2004 Ford Fiesta

Green Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

145,909 mi
Last recorded145,909 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL04 SBU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2021 145,909 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 144,398 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 144,383 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 140,973 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 140,971 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 135,966 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 129,769 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 129,764 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 123,456 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 116,812 miles

slight blow from corroded middle pipe section of exhaust system , not deemed excessive at test time

Pass 8 Feb 2014 107,377 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 96,282 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 83,969 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

offside front wheel bearing has roughness when spun

rear tyres have age cracks

Fail 22 Feb 2012 83,969 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

offside front wheel bearing has roughness when spun

rear tyres have age cracks

Pass 28 Feb 2011 73,188 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 64,698 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 63,632 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 59,351 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 52,379 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 SBU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,400cc diesel 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 SBU, 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 SBU registered?

DL04 SBU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 12 November 2004.

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The MOT history for DL04 SBU shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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