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DL04 SXB

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

133,051 mi
Last recorded133,051 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2021 133,051 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 125,937 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2020 125,932 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 113,730 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield adrift

Fail 21 Aug 2019 113,605 miles

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

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield adrift

Pass 24 Aug 2018 100,776 miles

Coolant leak expansion tank ()

Pass 5 Sep 2017 92,340 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 89,174 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 83,614 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/50/15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 76,358 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 68,218 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 68,218 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 60,866 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 53,618 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 53,618 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2011 49,025 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

heavy damage present on nearside rear tyre (inner sidewall)

Fail 4 Jun 2011 49,025 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

heavy damage present on nearside rear tyre (inner sidewall)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 40,611 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 30,606 miles

Large cut in inner wall of nearside rear tyre. Not down to cords.

Nearside inner cv boot insecure.

Fail 27 Jun 2009 30,606 miles

Large cut in inner wall of nearside rear tyre. Not down to cords.

Nearside inner cv boot insecure.

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 20,945 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 15,018 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 SXB is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver 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 SXB, 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 SXB registered?

DL04 SXB is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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