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DL04 VHA

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

74,389 mi
Last recorded74,389 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL04 VHA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2024 74,389 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2024 74,104 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 64,363 miles

Nearside Front brake binding

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 62,930 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 61,307 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 60,230 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 58,068 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 55,673 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 53,866 miles

coil spring corroded ALL (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 31 Aug 2017 53,866 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

coil spring corroded ALL (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 52,189 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 50,400 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 50,400 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 48,474 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 46,415 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 46,415 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 44,200 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 41,547 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 38,515 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 34,810 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 30,182 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 25,511 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 VHA is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VHA, 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 VHA is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 26 August 2004.

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