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DS04 XSB

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,079 mi
Last recorded155,079 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS04 XSB
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2018 155,079 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 149,111 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2016 145,456 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

oil leak

Fail 2 Jul 2016 145,456 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2015 138,174 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

front lower subframe corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2015 138,174 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

front lower subframe corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2014 132,993 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 122,381 miles

oil leak

slight blow on injector seal

Fail 10 Jun 2013 122,381 miles

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

metal bracket by fuel filter insecure

oil leak

rack gaiters twisted

slight blow on injector seal

Pass 14 Jun 2012 107,678 miles

exhaust heat sheld insecure

n/s/f tyre has slight curb damsge to outter side wall

rear coil springs rusty on bottom

Fail 14 Jun 2012 107,678 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust heat sheld insecure

n/s/f tyre has slight curb damsge to outter side wall

rear coil springs rusty on bottom

Pass 29 Jun 2011 103,554 miles

bottom of rear coil springs rusty

center to rear box rusty

heat sheld insecure

injector chuffing

o/s wiper poor

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

Fail 29 Jun 2011 103,554 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

bottom of rear coil springs rusty

center to rear box rusty

heat sheld insecure

injector chuffing

o/s wiper poor

Fail 28 Jun 2010 84,609 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/r tyre steppin in tread 195/50/15

o/s/f tyre worn in center now at 2mm 195/50/15

Pass 28 Jun 2010 84,609 miles

n/s/r tyre steppin in tread 195/50/15

o/s/f tyre worn in center now at 2mm 195/50/15

Pass 22 Jul 2009 65,216 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 55,476 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 41,476 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 XSB is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XSB, 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 XSB is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 8 July 2004.

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