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DS04 FTA

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

102,108 mi
Last recorded102,108 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS04 FTA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2016 102,108 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Fail 4 Jul 2016 102,108 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 100,748 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

high level brake light not working

Fail 30 Jun 2015 100,748 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

high level brake light not working

Fail 25 Jun 2015 100,651 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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 emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

engine malfunction light on

power steering pipe insecure

Pass 16 Jul 2014 109,865 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Jul 2014 109,595 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 98,107 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 98,099 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 90,154 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 78,549 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 68,328 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Jun 2009 55,313 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 55,313 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 May 2008 44,600 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 33,743 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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DS04 FTA is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver 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 DS04 FTA, 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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DS04 FTA is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 18 June 2004.

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