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DN04 FBC

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

143,020 mi
Last recorded143,020 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2018 143,020 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn both front bushes in rear axle (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195-50-15h (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

nearside head lamp loose

rear bumper loose

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195-50-15h (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

drivers seat doesn't tip forward

engine management light on

Pass 7 Aug 2017 128,769 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 119,299 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 6 Jul 2016 119,269 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 110,259 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside front driveshaft washer missing

Pass 30 Jun 2014 103,667 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front wiper blades splitting but still clearing screen

Fail 28 Jun 2014 103,614 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front wiper blades splitting but still clearing screen

Pass 23 May 2013 92,765 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear body has damage

rear silencer outer skin corroded

windscreen has a chip to the o/s

Fail 20 May 2013 92,685 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear body has damage

rear silencer outer skin corroded

windscreen has a chip to the o/s

Pass 24 May 2012 83,388 miles

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

o/s n/s rear body has damage

windscreen has a chip to the o/s

Fail 21 May 2012 83,248 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

o/s n/s rear body has damage

windscreen has a chip to the o/s

Pass 26 May 2011 70,130 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 58,228 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2009 45,411 miles

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

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

Fail 27 May 2009 45,411 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2008 34,320 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 20,578 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 FBC is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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