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DL04 SMX

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

108,378 mi
Last recorded108,378 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2022 108,378 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Oct 2022 108,378 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 97,583 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Oct 2021 97,583 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 86,456 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 86,456 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 69,511 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 69,511 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2018 57,720 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres perished & worn on edges

Pass 16 Oct 2017 47,134 miles

Nearside Front Tyre inner sidewall perished and splitting.

Offside Front Tyre inner sidewall perished and splitting.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 37,958 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 33,207 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 28,003 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 28,003 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 22,816 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 21,298 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 21,298 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 19,784 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 17,962 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 17,962 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 15,739 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 13,686 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 10,939 miles

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 SMX is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 SMX, 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 SMX registered?

DL04 SMX is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 16 June 2004.

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