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DL04 SXA

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

161,548 mi
Last recorded161,548 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2019 161,548 miles

Very small corroded area O/S/R outer sill.

Fail 3 Jan 2019 161,548 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Very small corroded area O/S/R outer sill.

Pass 27 Dec 2017 143,929 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil + lots of road salt/dirt and moisture (2.7.3)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear(rear section) (3.6.B.2c)

engine management lamp illuminated

Fail 27 Dec 2017 143,929 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal rack (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil + lots of road salt/dirt and moisture (2.7.3)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear(rear section) (3.6.B.2c)

engine management lamp illuminated

Pass 20 Dec 2016 127,512 miles

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

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

engine management lamp illuminated

rear heat shield insecure

Fail 20 Dec 2016 127,512 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

engine management lamp illuminated

rear heat shield insecure

Pass 6 Jan 2016 113,903 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Jan 2016 113,903 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

EML illuminated.

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 99,972 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2015 99,972 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 86,529 miles

Both rear wheels have slight distortion to rims

Small chip in nearside lower screen

Fail 4 Sep 2013 86,529 miles

Both rear wheels have slight distortion to rims

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Small chip in nearside lower screen

Pass 31 Aug 2012 70,169 miles

Air freshners removed from mirror on test to prevent immediate failure under section 8.3 (drivers view)

Both rear wheel rims slightly distorted

Nearside rear seat belt not tested . Child seat fitted

Screen chipped lower nearside within swept area, Sensibility option taken not to fail due to low position of damage, and not visible when in drivers seat.ADVISE: rectification action to be taken

Fail 31 Aug 2012 70,163 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Air freshners removed from mirror on test to prevent immediate failure under section 8.3 (drivers view)

Both rear wheel rims slightly distorted

Nearside rear seat belt not tested . Child seat fitted

Screen chipped lower nearside within swept area, Sensibility option taken not to fail due to low position of damage, and not visible when in drivers seat.ADVISE: rectification action to be taken

Pass 22 Aug 2011 59,261 miles

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

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

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

wear lips on front brake discs

Fail 22 Aug 2011 59,261 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

wear lips on front brake discs

Pass 21 Jun 2010 49,590 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 41,013 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 30,727 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 21,334 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 SXA is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 SXA, 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 SXA is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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