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DS04 ZFW

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,985 mi
Last recorded144,985 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS04 ZFW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2020 144,985 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin CLOSE TO MINIMUM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BORDERLINE PASS RECOMMEND REPAIR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2020 144,948 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired next to axle mountain (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Apr 2019 133,603 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Fog lamps not working offside lens broken.

Offside Front Trim loose

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 133,603 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Fog lamps not working offside lens broken.

Offside Front Trim loose

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 115,522 miles

Offside Front fog lamp is damage

Fail 12 Apr 2018 115,522 miles

Offside Front fog lamp is damage

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 100,851 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 98,814 miles

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

N/s/r tyre is perished and cracked

O/s/r tyre is perished and cracked

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

power steering noisey

Pass 3 Sep 2014 94,417 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracking/perished

offside front steering rack boot twisted

offside front wiper split at end

offside rear tyre cracking/perished

Fail 2 Sep 2014 94,416 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracking/perished

offside front steering rack boot twisted

offside front wiper split at end

offside rear tyre cracking/perished

Pass 27 Sep 2013 86,379 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

O/S/F tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

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

Fail 27 Sep 2013 86,379 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

O/S/F tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

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

Fail 2 Oct 2012 80,224 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 80,224 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 72,955 miles

front pads getting low

Pass 10 Sep 2010 65,329 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

Front brake pads approx 75% worn

N/S wiper smearing screen slightly

Fail 10 Sep 2010 65,329 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

Front brake pads approx 75% worn

N/S wiper smearing screen slightly

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 58,002 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 52,341 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 48,079 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 30,264 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 ZFW is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 ZFW, 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 ZFW is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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