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DN04 FBB

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

151,221 mi
Last recorded151,221 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2016 151,221 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 142,395 miles

EML ON

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Sep 2015 142,395 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

EML ON

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Aug 2014 130,009 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 130,009 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 116,321 miles

eml on

Fail 27 Aug 2013 116,321 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

eml on

Pass 25 Aug 2012 104,029 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 104,029 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 May 2011 95,610 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 95,551 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2010 84,441 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 72,567 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 May 2009 72,567 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2008 57,032 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 57,032 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2007 42,043 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2007 42,043 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 FBB is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 FBB, 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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What year was DN04 FBB registered?

DN04 FBB is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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