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DN04 HCL

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

122,146 mi
Last recorded122,146 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN04 HCL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2016 122,146 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 122,146 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear passenger door catch insecure (6.2.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 116,687 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre very perishing

Offside Front tyre very perishing

Offside Rear passenger door needs to be shut hard to close securely

Offside Rear tyre very perishing

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Dec 2015 116,687 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear tyre very perishing

Offside Front tyre very perishing

Offside Rear passenger door needs to be shut hard to close securely

Offside Rear tyre very perishing

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 107,948 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 102,217 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 102,217 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 95,840 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 95,840 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 81,306 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 81,306 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 69,315 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 56,956 miles

front wiperblades slightly smearing

Pass 23 Jul 2008 50,912 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 42,522 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 42,522 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 HCL is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HCL, 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 HCL registered?

DN04 HCL is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 25 May 2004.

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