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DN04 EZL

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

116,366 mi
Last recorded116,366 miles
Recorded on3 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN04 EZL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 May 2025 116,366 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2025 116,366 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024 112,901 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 May 2024 112,899 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 May 2023 106,059 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2023 105,891 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2022 99,727 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 May 2021 98,959 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2020 96,351 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

nearside rear tyre tread depth low

Fail 1 May 2020 96,350 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported offside front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

low effort to offside park brake

Fail 23 Mar 2020 96,298 miles

Body component damaged and likely to cause injury offside door trim (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded offside to rear wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

nearside rear tyre perished, distorted and tread depth low

Pass 9 Mar 2019 89,893 miles

front brake pipes corroded

indicators discoloured

offside front to rear brake pipe close to excessively corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2019 89,644 miles

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

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

front brake pipes corroded

indicators discoloured

offside front to rear brake pipe close to excessively corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2018 77,003 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 73,827 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 73,827 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 66,867 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 66,847 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 May 2014 59,776 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 59,776 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

High level Brake light not working.

Pass 9 May 2013 55,398 miles

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

Pass 8 May 2012 49,125 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2011 42,460 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

front and rear indicators slightly discoloured.

Pass 5 May 2011 42,460 miles

front and rear indicators slightly discoloured.

Pass 26 Apr 2010 33,295 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 May 2009 25,231 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 19,418 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 14,477 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 EZL is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 EZL, 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 EZL is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 13 May 2004.

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