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DS04 ZFV

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

107,178 mi
Last recorded107,178 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2018 107,178 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil filter very rusty

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 101,670 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play advise replacing (2.2.B.1f)

coolant bottle split, leaking

front number plate badly cracked advise replacing, can still read it

nearside front inner tyre wall splitting advise replacing

Fail 1 Nov 2016 101,670 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)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play advise replacing (2.2.B.1f)

coolant bottle split, leaking

front number plate badly cracked advise replacing, can still read it

nearside front inner tyre wall splitting advise replacing

Pass 5 Nov 2015 93,832 miles

Boot full at time of test.

Coolant leak.

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside front and offside front. (1.4.A.2f)

Engine management light on.

Front seats do not tilt forwards.

Nearside front tyre splitting on the inner sidewall.

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

brake disc repaired, but not inappropriately Both front. (3.5.1n)

Fail 5 Nov 2015 93,832 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Boot full at time of test.

Coolant leak.

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside front and offside front. (1.4.A.2f)

Engine management light on.

Front seats do not tilt forwards.

Nearside front tyre splitting on the inner sidewall.

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

brake disc repaired, but not inappropriately Both front. (3.5.1n)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 84,226 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

passenger rear tyre starting to split on inner side wall

slight coolant leak

Fail 10 Oct 2014 83,593 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine management light on

nearside wiper blade split on ends

slight cracking to inner side wall on nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Apr 2011 41,708 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 35,846 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 33,120 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 33,120 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 27,146 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 18,626 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 ZFV is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ZFV, 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 ZFV registered?

DS04 ZFV is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 23 July 2004.

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