MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,946 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
n/s/f brake binding slightly
o/s/f top strut mount slight wear
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
n/s/f brake binding slightly
o/s/f top strut mount slight wear
Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
n/s/r tyre slight cut on outer sidewall
Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
n/s/r tyre slight cut on outer sidewall
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
front brake discs corroded.
front brake discs corroded.
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
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DS04 XUW is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Orange with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 XUW, 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 XUW registered?
DS04 XUW is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 27 July 2004.
Is DS04 XUW safe to buy?
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