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DN04 HFU

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

98,711 mi
Last recorded98,711 miles
Recorded on6 May 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN04 HFU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 May 2021 98,711 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2020 94,682 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 May 2019 87,053 miles

Offside Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened strut top mount rubber starting to deteroate and rusting (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Fail 21 May 2019 87,053 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment both front track rod ends off side and near side (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened strut top mount rubber starting to deteroate and rusting (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 78,156 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 11 May 2018 78,156 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 25 May 2017 71,230 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight damage outer seal (6.1.A.1)

Fail 25 May 2017 71,230 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight damage outer seal (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2016 63,859 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 56,138 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 56,130 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 May 2014 54,074 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 54,074 miles

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

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

Fail 3 May 2013 51,591 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 May 2013 51,591 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 46,205 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 46,204 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2011 42,793 miles

Int/fault n/s stoplamp

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

Pass 12 May 2010 38,593 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 35,397 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 30,049 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2007 26,078 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 HFU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 HFU, 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 HFU registered?

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

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