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DV04 FAU

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

168,662 mi
Last recorded168,662 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2017 168,662 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2017 168,662 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 164,752 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 164,752 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhoust braket insecure

under sheld insecure

Pass 10 Nov 2015 146,491 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2015 146,491 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 127,258 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 127,258 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 107,469 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 107,469 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 89,024 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 71,200 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2011 71,200 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 59,238 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 53,404 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2010 53,403 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 43,867 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2009 43,867 miles

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 33,520 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 25,240 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 25,240 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 FAU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FAU, 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 FAU registered?

DV04 FAU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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