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DS04 YXU

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

131,699 mi
Last recorded131,699 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS04 YXU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2024 131,699 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 20 Sep 2024 131,699 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 126,601 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2023 126,599 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted on inner side (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture to front (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture to front (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 122,451 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 115,125 miles

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 104,522 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 104,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 95,410 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 86,131 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 80,585 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 78,368 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2016 78,368 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 19 Aug 2015 75,734 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2015 75,734 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2014 72,985 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 72,985 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 66,219 miles

all four tyres have slight perishing cracks

both front tyres wearing on the inner edges

o/s/f tyre has a nail in the tread

o/s/f wheel bearing has slight freeplay and is slightly noisy but has no roughness on rotation

slight oil leak

Fail 15 Aug 2013 66,196 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

all four tyres have slight perishing cracks

both front tyres wearing on the inner edges

o/s/f tyre has a nail in the tread

o/s/f wheel bearing has slight freeplay and is slightly noisy but has no roughness on rotation

slight oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2012 61,430 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 52,077 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 44,538 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

horn working when customer tapped working during re-test

o/s/front drive shaft inner bearing sounds rough when rotated

Fail 16 Aug 2010 44,537 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/front drive shaft inner bearing sounds rough when rotated

Pass 30 Jul 2009 40,197 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 40,197 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 19 Jul 2008 31,085 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2008 31,085 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 20,272 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 YXU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YXU, 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 YXU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 9 July 2004.

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