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DST 87C

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

64,819 mi
Last recorded64,819 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDST 87C
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 64,819 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 63,332 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2025 63,332 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 59,978 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2024 59,977 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 55,655 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 50,027 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 45,649 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 45,010 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 44,074 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 22 Jul 2019 44,074 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 41,470 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive at o/s of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 38,911 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 37,671 miles

BOTH FRONT DISCS PITTED ON INSIDE

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 35,299 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 34,374 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 31,980 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 28,189 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 25,696 miles

REAR EXHAUST RUBBER MOUNTING SPLIT

Pass 19 Jul 2010 23,157 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 19,425 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 17,093 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Jul 2007 13,679 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 13,679 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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DST 87C 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 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DST 87C, 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 DST 87C registered?

DST 87C is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 July 2004.

Is DST 87C safe to buy?

The MOT history for DST 87C shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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