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DS04 XTA

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

118,368 mi
Last recorded118,368 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS04 XTA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2019 118,368 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2019 118,368 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 108,031 miles

Front Coil spring corroded To rear all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust back box deteriated

Pass 29 Jun 2017 100,292 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2016 91,704 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2016 91,703 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2015 75,310 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2015 74,637 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2014 63,337 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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

centre brake light not working

cracking to nearside rear tyre treads

Pass 24 Jun 2014 63,337 miles

centre brake light not working

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

cracking to nearside rear tyre treads

Pass 29 Jun 2013 50,522 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2013 50,522 miles

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)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 37,900 miles

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)

Fail 23 Jun 2012 37,900 miles

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)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 26,302 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 13,982 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 11,500 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 5,819 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 4,147 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 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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