MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
181,120 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
EML on
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn os/ns (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
EML on
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn os/ns (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front wing corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
NSF tyre is bald on the outer edge
OSF tyre has edge wear
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
NSF tyre is bald on the outer edge
OSF tyre has edge wear
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Stone chips in windscreen
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly damaged both sides deterioating (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear to flex (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly damaged both sides deterioating (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe slightly corroded fronts and rears (3.6.B.2c)
o/s/r tyre cracking in tread,not exposing any cords
High level brake light inoperative
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer. (7.1.2)
High level brake light inoperative
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
High level brake light inoperative.
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
High level brake light inoperative.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Driver seat unable to flip forward to gain access to rear seating.
Exhaust heat shield loose.
High level brake light inoperative.
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside rear seat unable to flap forward to gain access to seat belt.
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Driver seat unable to flip forward to gain access to rear seating.
Exhaust heat shield loose.
High level brake light inoperative.
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside rear seat unable to flap forward to gain access to seat belt.
coil springs corroded
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
coil springs corroded
both front tyres cracking
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
both front tyres cracking
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s/r tyre cracking
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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DS04 XVG is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.
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 XVG, 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 XVG is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 6 August 2004.
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