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DS04 FTC

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,382 mi
Last recorded88,382 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2016 88,382 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2016 88,382 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2015 85,618 miles

Front front registration plate damaged but not likely to misread.

boot lid does not stay open in the raised position

nearside rear child seat fitted

Fail 31 Oct 2015 85,618 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Front front registration plate damaged but not likely to misread.

boot lid does not stay open in the raised position

nearside rear child seat fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2014 81,114 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 74,550 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 61,844 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 54,943 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 54,942 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 46,462 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 34,055 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 34,055 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 27,162 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 20,435 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 FTC is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FTC, 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 DS04 FTC registered?

DS04 FTC is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 14 June 2004.

Is DS04 FTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS04 FTC shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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