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DS04 RXJ

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

86,487 mi
Last recorded86,487 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS04 RXJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 86,487 miles

Nearside Front Inner slight rim damage

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 86,487 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective temp cap fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

ball joint rubbers splitting/deteriorating

knock on suspension

water level low

wheel rim damage

Pass 16 Apr 2018 76,548 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

air leak on engine

Fail 11 Apr 2018 76,527 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

air leak on engine

Pass 12 Apr 2017 69,730 miles

some wear in ball joint front

Fail 12 Apr 2017 69,730 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake pads getting low

some wear in ball joint front

Pass 22 Apr 2016 61,580 miles

Nearside Rear tyre split on inner sidewall, no cords exposed

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

Fail 18 Apr 2016 61,571 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear tyre split on inner sidewall, no cords exposed

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 45,366 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 45,351 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 34,893 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 31,190 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 31,190 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

The O/S rear tyre is at the end of life and tyre deflated aswel.

The vehicle has all over body damage, including O/S/F, N/S/F and O/S/R corners

Pass 19 Jul 2011 28,566 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 28,566 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2010 25,907 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 25,907 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

O/S/F N/S/R O/S/R tyres heavily crazed and close to replacement

Fail 1 Jul 2009 22,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 22,702 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 18,621 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 14,180 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 RXJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 RXJ, 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 RXJ registered?

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

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