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DV04 CVJ

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,623 mi
Last recorded103,623 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV04 CVJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2017 103,623 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 May 2016 102,485 miles

High level brake light out.

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 10 May 2016 102,362 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

High level brake light out.

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 May 2015 97,391 miles

Both rear tyres splitting in tread.

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2014 92,528 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2013 87,675 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 87,675 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 May 2012 83,106 miles

rear silencer skin corroded through & heat shield loose.

Pass 7 May 2011 77,986 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 77,986 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 10 May 2010 73,578 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 73,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 58,833 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

drivers seat-back will not tilt forward

front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

front brake pads on limits

long hand-brake lever travel

rear tyres beginning to wear on outer edges

Pass 20 Mar 2008 46,831 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

drivers seat does not tilt forward

exhaust rear box bracket corroded [still secure]

long hand-brake lever travel

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres worn on edges

slight damp on power steering rack

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 CVJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 DV04 CVJ, 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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DV04 CVJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 8 April 2004.

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