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DV04 ERX

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

192,684 mi
Last recorded192,684 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2022 192,684 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 183,612 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 175,620 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 162,940 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 162,772 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 154,941 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2018 154,721 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2017 145,964 miles

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

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

coolant leak

Pass 18 Jan 2016 137,857 miles

Fuel lines slight corrosion

Nearside Front Brake flexi hose fitment insecure but not likely to come free from its mounting point

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Rear chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Drivers seat tilt adjustment broken

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2016 137,857 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Fitted back to front (4.1.D.1f)

Fuel lines slight corrosion

Nearside Front Brake flexi hose fitment insecure but not likely to come free from its mounting point

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Rear chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Drivers seat tilt adjustment broken

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 124,515 miles

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

clutch pedal stiff

coolant level low

exhaust flexi pipe coming adrift

gearbox torque restrictor bush splitting

osf seat tilt broken

Fail 17 Jan 2015 124,515 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

centre section exhaust heatshield adrift

clutch pedal stiff

coolant level low

exhaust flexi pipe coming adrift

gearbox torque restrictor bush splitting

osf seat tilt broken

Pass 20 Jan 2014 110,905 miles

o/s/f/ seat back release missing

Fail 18 Jan 2014 110,905 miles

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

o/s/f/ seat back release missing

Pass 25 Jan 2013 94,188 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2013 94,188 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

advise exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 21 Jan 2012 80,003 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 70,031 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 56,969 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 48,546 miles

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

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

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

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

corrosion to f/o/s shocker centre nut

slight noise from f/o/s drive shaft bearing

slight play in n/s rack arm

Pass 17 Apr 2008 34,763 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 34,763 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 26,706 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 ERX is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 ERX, 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 ERX is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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