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DS04 HMZ

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

119,848 mi
Last recorded119,848 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS04 HMZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2017 119,848 miles

ns and os rear brake pipes corroding

oil leak

rear chassis corroded

slight leak on centre exhaust

steering rack leaking

both front tyres wearing on edges and sidewall damage

front number plate cracked

Fail 24 Jul 2017 119,848 miles

Headlamp aim too low ns (1.8)

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm osr tyre (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres wearing on edges and sidewall damage

front number plate cracked

ns and os rear brake pipes corroding

oil leak

rear chassis corroded

slight leak on centre exhaust

steering rack leaking

Pass 3 Aug 2016 115,682 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre close to legal limit and wearing on edges

boot area full

centre exhaust has slight leak and corroding

front number plate damaged

oil leak

Fail 1 Aug 2016 115,682 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded ns and os rear brake pipes to cylinders corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded os and ns rear - front to rear- brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicator incorrect colour ns and osf indictors discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Stop lamp not working osr stop light (1.2.1b)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play os track rod end (2.2.B.1f)

Tyre has had the tread recut nsr tyre cut on inner sidewall (4.1.D.1c)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nsf tyre also wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

boot area full

centre exhaust has slight leak and corroding

front brake pads low

front number plate damaged

oil leak

osf brake pipe corroded

osf tyre close to legal limit and wearing on edges

osr tyre cracking on outer edge and outer sidewall

Pass 30 Jul 2015 111,548 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate cracked

lower engine mounting deteriorated

n/s/f tyre wear on inner edge

n/s/r tyre cracking on inner sidewall

Fail 30 Jul 2015 111,548 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate cracked

lower engine mounting deteriorated

n/s/f tyre wear on inner edge

n/s/r tyre cracking on inner sidewall

Pass 1 Aug 2014 108,094 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

front number plate damaged

Fail 1 Aug 2014 108,094 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

front number plate damaged

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 105,454 miles

1.front number plate cracked 2.n/s/f tyre wear on outer edge and outer sidewall damage 3.o/s/f tyre slight outer eidewall damage

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 30 Jul 2013 105,454 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

1.front number plate cracked 2.n/s/f tyre wear on outer edge and outer sidewall damage 3.o/s/f tyre slight outer eidewall damage

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 102,160 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 102,160 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2011 98,007 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 30 Jul 2011 98,007 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2010 89,293 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 80,025 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 69,838 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 58,201 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 HMZ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 HMZ, 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 HMZ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 26 June 2004.

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