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DP04 EFD

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,751 mi
Last recorded85,751 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDP04 EFD
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2024 85,751 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2024 85,751 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 85,680 miles

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2023 85,680 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 85,650 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2022 85,638 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting end sill holed and corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill holed and corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill holed and corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 85,492 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 85,492 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 85,206 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 78,347 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2019 78,347 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and rear including front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak coolant level low ()

oil level very low

Pass 30 Mar 2018 72,468 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 67,271 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 63,057 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 59,387 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 54,058 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 49,001 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 49,001 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 43,644 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Mar 2012 43,644 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 38,278 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2010 33,203 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 33,203 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 27,259 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 22,127 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 17,375 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 17,374 miles

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

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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DP04 EFD is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DP04 EFD, 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 DP04 EFD registered?

DP04 EFD is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 26 April 2004.

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