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DN04 AVE

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

131,403 mi
Last recorded131,403 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN04 AVE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2023 131,403 miles

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

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

emissions fluctuating

Fail 24 Jul 2023 131,403 miles

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

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

emissions fluctuating

Pass 25 Jul 2022 127,763 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing advise change (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 124,525 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2021 124,525 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 121,118 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2020 121,116 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 118,029 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2019 118,029 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 115,754 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 113,180 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 109,906 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 24 Apr 2015 107,021 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Apr 2015 106,888 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 98,706 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

oil filter corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2014 98,708 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

oil filter corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2013 86,530 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 75,326 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust flexible joint deteriorated

offside and nearside rear flexi brake hoses perished

slight damage to front windscreen

Fail 21 Apr 2012 75,326 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust flexible joint deteriorated

offside and nearside rear flexi brake hoses perished

slight damage to front windscreen

Pass 16 Apr 2011 65,637 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2011 65,637 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2010 54,769 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust mounts slightly corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2009 45,154 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 45,154 miles

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

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rear wiper is slightly smearing the rear screen

Pass 26 Apr 2008 36,486 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside front and offside front wipers slightly smearing the screen

Nearside front tyre slightly worn on inner and outer edge

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear wiper slightly smearing the screen

Pass 21 Apr 2007 26,462 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)

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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DN04 AVE is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 DN04 AVE, 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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DN04 AVE is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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