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DL04 SFN

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2025
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,697 mi
Last recorded78,697 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL04 SFN
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2024 78,697 miles

Central Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Body component slightly loose Bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Bumper damage slight

Front number plate cracked but not likely to be misread

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material After brake flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel arch damaged

Slight noise on water pump

Fail 15 Nov 2024 78,695 miles

Central Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Central Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant below minimum

Front Body component slightly loose Bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Bumper damage slight

Front number plate cracked but not likely to be misread

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material After brake flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel arch damaged

Oil level below minimum

Slight noise on water pump

Pass 10 Nov 2023 61,666 miles

Central Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Front Bumper slight loose

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material After flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder ()

Offside Front Outer Bumper slight damage

Slight noise on engine poss water pump

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 10 Nov 2023 61,666 miles

Central Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Front Bumper slight loose

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material After flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 17" (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder ()

Offside Front Outer Bumper slight damage

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22" (3.4 (b) (ii))

Slight noise on engine poss water pump

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 21 Nov 2022 51,784 miles

Central Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

Offside Front Bumper slight damage

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 4 Nov 2022 51,783 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded After flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Before flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 50,539 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 49,890 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 49,856 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 49,203 miles

Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

some surface corrosion on both inner and outer sills

Pass 16 Oct 2018 47,650 miles

slight wear on both rear axle bushes

some surface corrosion on underside

Fail 16 Oct 2018 47,650 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

slight wear on both rear axle bushes

some surface corrosion on underside

Pass 16 Oct 2017 45,798 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 45,798 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 44,145 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and rear (3.6.B.2c)

some corrosion on exhaust

Pass 14 Oct 2015 41,987 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 39,717 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 36,843 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 36,843 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 33,735 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 33,735 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 30,040 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 30,040 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 30 Oct 2010 26,608 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 26,608 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 22,724 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 22,724 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 17,549 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 17,549 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 15,419 miles

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

Offside Inner 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 SFN is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SFN, 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 SFN is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 November 2004.

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