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DV04 EVL

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

147,718 mi
Last recorded147,718 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2021 147,718 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 147,692 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2020 143,162 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2020 143,064 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 138,272 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all under body brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn offside and nearside. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 138,272 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all under body brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn offside and nearside. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 136,129 miles

Hand brake cable outer casing corroded and rusty.

Nearside Front Tyre wearing slightly more on inner edge.

Fail 10 Apr 2018 136,127 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Hand brake cable outer casing corroded and rusty.

Nearside Front Tyre wearing slightly more on inner edge.

Pass 11 Apr 2017 132,748 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test item removed from interior mirror ()

Nearside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed also check strap loose (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front power steering pipe slightly insecure

Offside Front seat tilt inop

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear fuel pipes corroding near tank

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

bonnet stay rod missing

suspension & steering components has surface corrosion

underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

Fail 11 Apr 2017 132,747 miles

Battery insecure securing bracket adrift & could touch terminal (1.9.1)

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating high level brake light (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test item removed from interior mirror ()

Nearside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed also check strap loose (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front power steering pipe slightly insecure

Offside Front seat tilt inop

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear fuel pipes corroding near tank

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

bonnet stay rod missing

suspension & steering components has surface corrosion

underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

Pass 15 Apr 2016 127,079 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 127,077 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded next to fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

coolant leak from coolant bottle

Pass 4 Apr 2015 123,133 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 118,590 miles

both rear chassis corroding

Fail 11 Apr 2014 118,590 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear chassis corroding

Pass 21 Mar 2013 109,857 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre is wearing uneven

Fail 21 Mar 2013 109,857 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre is wearing uneven

Pass 19 Mar 2012 98,240 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2012 98,240 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 10 Mar 2011 86,174 miles

front wipers poor

Pass 19 Mar 2010 67,771 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 67,771 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 51,869 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 41,742 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 32,416 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 EVL is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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