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DV04 ERJ

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2025
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

103,997 mi
Last recorded103,997 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV04 ERJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2024 103,997 miles

Coolant leak engine leak ()

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle assy. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front seat, backrest release handle missing to both sides

Fail 3 Aug 2024 103,997 miles

Coolant leak engine leak ()

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle assy. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front seat, backrest release handle missing to both sides

Fail 16 Jul 2024 103,781 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both feed to wheel cyl,s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle, both main bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both outer sill panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))

drivers seat backrest release catch not working

front seat backrest release not working

Pass 11 Jul 2023 99,365 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox/driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both feed to cyl,s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2023 99,365 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox/driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both feed to cyl,s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 93,770 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both main rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2022 93,671 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both feed to cyl,s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both main rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 88,181 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both main bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills(axle mounting) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2021 88,039 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both main bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills(axle mounting) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 84,574 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both outer belts ()

Fail 13 Jul 2020 84,430 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both main feed to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both outer belts ()

Pass 25 Jul 2019 80,182 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both feed to rear cyl's (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both outers ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle main floor mounts surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 73,764 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed to flexi corroded [by tank] (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 73,764 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed to flexi corroded [by tank] (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 66,221 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both feed to cyl.s (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 60,330 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded main feed to and from rear flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 1 Aug 2016 60,330 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded main feed to and from rear flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Jul 2015 56,136 miles

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

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

Fail 30 Jul 2015 56,136 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 52,980 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 47,909 miles

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 2 Oct 2012 40,983 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2012 40,922 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 11 Oct 2011 36,548 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 36,548 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 35,517 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 33,456 miles

N/S FRONT TYRE HAS SLIGHT SIDE WALL DAMAGE

N/S REAR TYRE GETTING NEAR TO LIMITS

Fail 16 Mar 2010 33,456 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

N/S FRONT TYRE HAS SLIGHT SIDE WALL DAMAGE

N/S REAR TYRE GETTING NEAR TO LIMITS

REAR SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS CORROADED

Pass 10 Mar 2009 30,805 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 26,646 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 19,562 miles

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

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 ERJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 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 ERJ, 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 ERJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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