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DS04 YZJ

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,902 mi
Last recorded91,902 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS04 YZJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2023 91,902 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four worn on edges and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

steering rack seeping

Pass 23 Sep 2022 88,178 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

steering rack seeping

Pass 28 Sep 2021 79,491 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 69,116 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 62,205 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 62,201 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2018 59,526 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 59,526 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 57,092 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 57,092 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 55,282 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2016 55,278 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 53,395 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 53,391 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 51,190 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 48,432 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 44,987 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 42,098 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 21 Jun 2011 42,098 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 36,708 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2008 33,925 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 33,925 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2007 29,807 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2007 29,807 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front no plate cracked

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 YZJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YZJ, 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 YZJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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