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DL04 SCX

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

74,120 mi
Last recorded74,120 miles
Recorded on26 May 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL04 SCX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2023 74,120 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 May 2023 74,109 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 67,827 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2021 65,385 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust system corroding

exhaust system flex damaging

front and rear suspension components corroding/rusting

Pass 7 Dec 2019 61,465 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust box corroded and flexi pipe damage

Fail 7 Dec 2019 61,465 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust box corroded and flexi pipe damage

Pass 21 Nov 2018 59,538 miles

Exhaust system has some corrosion

Front Inner Corrosion on surface of both discs

Fail 20 Nov 2018 59,537 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system has some corrosion

Front Inner Corrosion on surface of both discs

Pass 18 Sep 2017 55,870 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 50,884 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Front both sides perishing

Nearside Front alloy buckled

Rear both sides axle bushes slight damaged, movements

exhaust system corroding

Fail 24 Sep 2016 50,884 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/50/15 82v (4.1.D.1b)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Front both sides perishing

Nearside Front alloy buckled

Rear both sides axle bushes slight damaged, movements

exhaust system corroding

Pass 5 Oct 2015 48,196 miles

exhaust system corroding

x4 alloy wheels slightly buckled

Fail 3 Oct 2015 48,188 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt wishbone (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system corroding

x4 alloy wheels slightly buckled

Pass 16 Sep 2014 47,495 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 45,947 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 43,166 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 42,562 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 40,997 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 40,997 miles

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 32,256 miles

Centre brake light out

Pass 4 Aug 2008 24,796 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 19,934 miles

Nearside Front 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 SCX is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SCX, 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 SCX registered?

DL04 SCX is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 18 November 2004.

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