MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,368 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
centre rear brake light damaged
exhaust system is deteriorated
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp insecure loose at bottom (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
centre rear brake light damaged
exhaust system is deteriorated
Front Coil spring corroded To rear all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust back box deteriated
Both rear axle bushes are perishing but not resulting in excessive movement
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
driver wiper causing light surface scratch to windscreen but not considered to be excessive
exhaust heat shield loose
offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy but not rough when rotated
rear exhaust box outer skin corroded
Both rear axle bushes are perishing but not resulting in excessive movement
Both rear wheel bearing slightly noisy but not rough when rotated
drivers window has light scratch
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Both rear axle bushes are perishing but not resulting in excessive movement
Both rear wheel bearing slightly noisy but not rough when rotated
drivers window has light scratch
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
driver wiper causing light surface scratch to windscreen but not considered to be excessive
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
driver wiper causing light surface scratch to windscreen but not considered to be excessive
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
centre brake light not working
cracking to nearside rear tyre treads
centre brake light not working
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
cracking to nearside rear tyre treads
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?
Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DS04 XTA is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 XTA, 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 XTA registered?
DS04 XTA is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 16 July 2004.
Is DS04 XTA safe to buy?
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