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DN04 AVF

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2025
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

133,290 mi
Last recorded133,290 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2024 133,290 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust noisy rear exhaust box replace with sport exhaust (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 114,460 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 114,460 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded & nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded too rear x2 @ rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded & offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 106,888 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2022 106,888 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 100,759 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jan 2021 100,759 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 97,384 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 95,383 miles

slight oil leak.

stone chips in front screen.

Front brake discs corroding at edges.

Nearside Front metal brake pipe corroding.

Offside Front lower wing corroded & holed.

Offside Front metal brake pipe corroding.

Offside Rear chassis leg corroding.

Offside Rear metal brake pipes corroding.

rear coil springs corroding.

Fail 26 Sep 2019 95,383 miles

Front brake discs corroding at edges.

Nearside Front metal brake pipe corroding.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front lower wing corroded & holed.

Offside Front metal brake pipe corroding.

Offside Rear chassis leg corroding.

Offside Rear metal brake pipes corroding.

rear coil springs corroding.

slight oil leak.

stone chips in front screen.

Pass 18 Oct 2018 90,039 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 89,156 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 89,149 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 84,045 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test from mirror ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2017 84,045 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test from mirror ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 77,603 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front (3.5.1g)

Centre brake light not working

Coolant leak

Nail in Nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside front tyre worn smooth on edges

Oil leak

Fail 25 Apr 2016 77,603 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front (3.5.1g)

Centre brake light not working

Coolant leak

Nail in Nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside front tyre worn smooth on edges

Oil leak

Fail 22 Apr 2015 70,470 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

eder tank split and leaking

front tyres worn on outer edges

rear heat shield loose

Pass 22 Apr 2015 70,470 miles

Coolant leak

eder tank split and leaking

front tyres worn on outer edges

rear heat shield loose

Pass 18 Apr 2014 63,948 miles

centre stop lamp not working

washer jets high only just on windscreen

Fail 18 Apr 2014 63,948 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

centre stop lamp not working

washer jets high only just on windscreen

Pass 22 Apr 2013 56,246 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

high visibility brake light not working

Pass 26 Apr 2012 48,444 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 48,444 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Apr 2011 40,305 miles

offside front tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 27 Apr 2010 32,857 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2010 32,857 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2009 29,268 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 29,268 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Apr 2008 24,911 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 13,967 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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DN04 AVF is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 AVF, 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 AVF is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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