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DV04 BUW

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

32,375 mi
Last recorded32,375 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV04 BUW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 32,375 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2025 32,375 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 31,841 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 31,103 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 30,489 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 29,995 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 29,623 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 28,244 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 26,555 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 25,091 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 23,247 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 23,247 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 20,702 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 19,361 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 15,761 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 13,722 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 13,722 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 11,704 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 6,623 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 6,315 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 5,193 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 3,754 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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DV04 BUW is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 DV04 BUW, 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 DV04 BUW registered?

DV04 BUW is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 22 March 2004.

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