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DU04 MBY

2004 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,451 mi
Last recorded67,451 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU04 MBY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 67,451 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Nearside Front wing damaged

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack

Fail 24 Mar 2018 67,443 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded as marked (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong direction (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded as marked (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21" standard blade (8.2.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Nearside Front wing damaged

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 22 Mar 2017 64,068 miles

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

nearside front wing damaged

Pass 21 Mar 2016 60,691 miles

Nearside Front wing damaged

off side wing mirror damaged

Fail 21 Mar 2016 60,691 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front wing damaged

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

Upper brake light not working

off side wing mirror damaged

spare tyre flat

Pass 23 Mar 2015 57,154 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 23 Mar 2015 57,154 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 53,117 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 48,025 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

near side front outer wing damaged

Pass 19 Mar 2012 42,464 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 36,826 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

coolant below min

Pass 16 Mar 2011 36,826 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

coolant below min

Pass 19 Mar 2010 30,540 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 30,540 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 22,339 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 15,998 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 15,998 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 13,575 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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DU04 MBY is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 DU04 MBY, 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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DU04 MBY is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 17 March 2004.

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