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DN04 DCE

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

107,013 mi
Last recorded107,013 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN04 DCE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2018 107,013 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 101,601 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 89,921 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 89,919 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 12 May 2015 83,356 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 83,249 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 20 May 2014 75,290 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 75,235 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 68,117 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 68,117 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 59,913 miles

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

coolant level low

engine over heating

Fail 16 Jun 2012 59,913 miles

Brake pump leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

coolant level low

engine over heating

Pass 28 Jun 2011 50,780 miles

Advise front wiper blades split.

Pass 29 Jun 2010 40,772 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 32,951 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 32,951 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 25,619 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 25,619 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 20,462 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 DCE is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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