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DL04 UTU

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

87,286 mi
Last recorded87,286 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL04 UTU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 87,286 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has seepage steering rack (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 22 May 2019 87,286 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Steering box has seepage steering rack (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 85,773 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 85,747 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 81,495 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases +severe corrosion (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front intermittant knocking noise

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside sill been filled

Fail 12 Jun 2017 81,495 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases +severe corrosion (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside sill been filled

Pass 1 Jun 2016 75,642 miles

E.M.Light on

Fail 4 Jun 2015 68,715 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 68,715 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 60,706 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 51,971 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 25 Apr 2013 51,971 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 May 2012 48,793 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 28 May 2012 48,792 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 44,897 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 44,893 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 40,939 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 40,939 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 34,230 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 29,014 miles
Fail 31 May 2008 28,940 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 22,289 miles

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 UTU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 UTU, 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 UTU registered?

DL04 UTU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 10 June 2004.

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