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DS04 HVG

2004 Ford Fiesta

Red Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

167,515 mi
Last recorded167,515 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS04 HVG
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2021 167,515 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 160,986 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 151,837 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 138,000 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OSR and both NS and OS front (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Power steering bottle area,suspect cap was incorrectly fitted (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS and OS (5.2.3 (e))

Surface corrosion to the NS and OS rear chassis legs

Pass 1 Jun 2017 127,490 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 117,576 miles

N/s/f road wheel slightly buckled

O/s/r metal brake pipe started to corrode

Pass 5 Jun 2015 105,018 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs poor.

Fail 5 Jun 2015 105,018 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs poor.

Pass 23 May 2014 92,943 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres cracking/pereshing.

o/s front spring looks different to n/s seams wider and is close to inner wheelarch panel.

Pass 28 May 2013 84,235 miles

both front brake pipes corroded but not weakend

both rear tyres perished and have cracks in side walls

front wipers only just clearing screen

Pass 25 May 2012 75,769 miles

Both front tyres getting low on tread.

Pass 27 May 2011 67,403 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 59,033 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 49,989 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 40,710 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 29 May 2007 31,137 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 HVG is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HVG, 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 HVG registered?

DS04 HVG is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 18 June 2004.

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