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DL04 SGX

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

107,134 mi
Last recorded107,134 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2015
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2015 107,134 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 107,134 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2014 98,320 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 89,906 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2013 89,900 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

PLEASE NOTE offside headlamp adjuster is missing

Fail 7 Mar 2011 87,533 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 87,533 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Mar 2010 74,867 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 74,867 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 61,837 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 61,837 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 48,664 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 35,384 miles

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 SGX is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SGX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DL04 SGX registered?

DL04 SGX is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 7 December 2004.

Is DL04 SGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DL04 SGX shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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