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DV04 SYW

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,890 mi
Last recorded85,890 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 85,890 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 83,112 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 82,232 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

rear axle corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2024 82,232 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2023 80,472 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 6 Apr 2023 80,462 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 78,263 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 78,244 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 76,113 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r & o/s/r chassis to sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear axle surface corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2020 76,113 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r & o/s/r chassis to sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear axle surface corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2019 76,487 miles

Exhaust heatshield loose

Main brake pipes rusty

Main fuel pipes rusty

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

Slight brake bind on offside rear

Pass 5 Apr 2018 75,476 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 5 Apr 2018 75,475 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking Main (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 73,387 miles

under body rusty shailing

Pass 5 Apr 2016 71,042 miles

Offside Front slight play in rack end or track rod end

Rear shock absorbers seem noisy over poor surfaces

brake lines have a little surface rust.

Pass 8 Apr 2015 66,504 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front brake disce inner face very rusty ridged pitted pads worn low replace soon

rear main brake pipes rusty shailing

Fail 2 Apr 2014 61,640 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front pads and discs appear to be near end of life.

Pass 2 Apr 2014 61,640 miles

Front pads and discs appear to be near end of life.

Pass 4 Apr 2013 55,442 miles

front/main brake pipes rusty shailing

slight play rear upper shocker bushes/mounts

Pass 5 Apr 2012 48,656 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 48,569 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 42,424 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 33,548 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 35,548 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 35,548 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 28,908 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 23,235 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 23,235 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 27 Apr 2007 18,406 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 18,406 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 SYW is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SYW, 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 SYW is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 24 April 2004.

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