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DN03 YZB

2004 Ford Fiesta

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

96,340 mi
Last recorded96,340 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN03 YZB
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 96,340 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and front to rear(at rear) corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and front to rear(at rear) corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Sep 2025 96,337 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative both sides (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and front to rear(at rear) corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and front to rear(at rear) corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 May 2025 96,759 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlamp full of water (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front and rear suspension corroded including front brake hubs, front brake discs and rear suspension beam

Fuel tank heat shield insecure

Gear box leaking oil

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From front of fuel tank to flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 87,600 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material throughout (1.1.11 (c))

general corrosion

Pass 19 Jan 2023 79,126 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear inner and outer sill slight surface corrosion

Offside Front seat tilt not working

Offside Rear inner and outer sill slight surface corrosion

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded on rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2023 79,126 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear inner and outer sill slight surface corrosion

Offside Front seat tilt not working

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear inner and outer sill slight surface corrosion

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded on rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 69,234 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front seat doesn't fold down

Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Rear bumper cracked along top edge

Pass 23 Dec 2020 61,294 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2020 61,177 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 50,347 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 42,589 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2018 42,556 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 41,956 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 34,404 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded on steering rack (2.3.2)

surface corrosion present on front subframe

Fail 7 Dec 2016 34,402 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front unable to fully assess wheel bearing due to binding brake

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Offside Front door sill surface corroded

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded on steering rack (2.3.2)

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

Pass 19 May 2016 34,315 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 34,315 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 May 2015 33,345 miles

Slight Movement in Steering Rack Bushes.

front Sub-Frame corroded.

Fail 14 May 2015 33,345 miles

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

Slight Movement in Steering Rack Bushes.

front Sub-Frame corroded.

Fail 7 May 2014 32,137 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front sub frame corroded

slight movment in steering rack

Pass 7 May 2014 32,137 miles

front sub frame corroded

slight movment in steering rack

Pass 22 May 2013 30,499 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2012 28,654 miles

p/a/s/pipe corroded

rear tyres wearing low on outer edges

Fail 10 May 2012 28,654 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

p/a/s/pipe corroded

rear tyres wearing low on outer edges

Pass 10 May 2011 26,638 miles

n/s/rear tyre wearing low on outer edge

Fail 10 May 2011 26,638 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/rear tyre wearing low on outer edge

Pass 14 May 2010 24,283 miles

slight leak from pas steering rack(misting)

Pass 18 May 2009 22,255 miles

all brake pipes greased not allowing for full inspection

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

slight damp on power steering rack

Pass 22 May 2008 19,506 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 19,506 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 7 Apr 2007 15,035 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2007 15,035 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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DN03 YZB is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 DN03 YZB, 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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DN03 YZB is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 5 April 2004.

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