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DS04 HVW

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

87,664 mi
Last recorded87,664 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2022 87,664 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 87,345 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 86,897 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 86,677 miles

Coolant leak from thermostat housing area ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Driver's seat tilt inoperative but is secured in upright position

Fail 20 Dec 2019 86,677 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Coolant leak from thermostat housing area ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Driver's seat tilt inoperative but is secured in upright position

Pass 7 Jan 2019 85,875 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 84,766 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front coil spring noise at top mount

Fail 11 Nov 2017 84,454 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front coil spring noise at top mount

Pass 1 Nov 2016 77,340 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 698,769 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front front number plate is cracked but still readable from distance.

Offside Front driver seat not releasing forward.

Fail 2 Nov 2015 69,876 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front front number plate is cracked but still readable from distance.

Offside Front driver seat not releasing forward.

Pass 31 Jul 2014 62,732 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 62,732 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 55,824 miles

N/S/F Tyre is on 3mm

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

O/S/F Tyre is on 3mm

Pass 4 Jul 2012 46,491 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 4 Jul 2012 46,491 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 39,445 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 39,445 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 32,231 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 27,292 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2008 24,498 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2008 24,498 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 20,685 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 HVW is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 HVW, 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 HVW registered?

DS04 HVW is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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