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DU04 MGE

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

141,223 mi
Last recorded141,223 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU04 MGE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2016 141,223 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front front section (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f tyre wearing low

o/s rack gaitor twisted

oil filter corroded

surface corrosion o/s n/s front,rear chassis,outer rear sills,inner rear sills,rear springs,rear axle and mountings,front subframe,rear crossmember and seatbelt mounts,front to rear metal brake pipes,

surface corrosion rear brake back plates,boot floor,rear springs

Fail 4 Nov 2016 141,102 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front both section (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front rear section (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front front section (3.6.B.2c)

handbrake notchy

long travel in handbrake

n/s/f tyre wearing low

o/s rack gaitor twisted

o/s/r tyre very perished

oil filter corroded

power steering hose insecure

surface corrosion o/s n/s front,rear chassis,outer rear sills,inner rear sills,rear springs,rear axle and mountings,front subframe,rear crossmember and seatbelt mounts,front to rear metal brake pipes,

surface corrosion rear brake back plates,boot floor,rear springs

Pass 4 Nov 2015 127,322 miles

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

front and rear exhaust heat shields insecure

Fail 3 Nov 2015 127,318 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

front and rear exhaust heat shields insecure

Pass 4 Dec 2014 113,161 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 112,903 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 112,899 miles

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

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

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

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

water header tank leaking

Pass 3 Apr 2013 104,918 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 104,918 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 98,760 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 93,704 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Mar 2011 93,704 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 84,076 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 84,076 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 72,927 miles

exhaust heat shield loose

front number plate cracked

Fail 26 Feb 2009 72,927 miles

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose

front number plate cracked

Pass 1 Mar 2008 60,965 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 48,126 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight imballance on front service brake

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 MGE is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 MGE, 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 MGE is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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