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DL04 SBV

2004 Ford Fiesta

Green Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

150,579 mi
Last recorded150,579 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL04 SBV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2019 150,579 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2019 150,579 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 121,723 miles

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)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 115,205 miles

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)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 114,776 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2016 114,776 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 99,184 miles

nearside front body panel wing excessive corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2015 98,982 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 89,601 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 83,614 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2013 83,613 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 61,394 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 46,323 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 44,986 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 May 2010 44,986 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 40,825 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 40,825 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 35,420 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 27,596 miles

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)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 27,596 miles

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.

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 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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