MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,579 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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)
Condition of rear silencer
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear on edges (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2mm (175/65/14) (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
both rear axle bush starting to perish
both rear coil spring corroded at base
exhaust system/back box corroded in places
front brake disc look worn/possible inner pad look approx 75% worn
front exhaust system sounds like possible slight blowing
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working sidelight (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm approx 1mm (175/65/14) (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2mm (175/65/14) (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2mm (175/65/14) (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
both rear axle bush starting to perish
both rear coil spring corroded at base
exhaust system/back box corroded in places
front brake disc look worn/possible inner pad look approx 75% worn
front exhaust system sounds like possible slight blowing
nearside front body panel wing excessive corroded
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Inner Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside front body panel wing excessive corroded
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?
Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DL04 SBV is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 SBV, 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 SBV is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 12 November 2004.
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