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DV04 SZE

2004 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

45,466 mi
Last recorded45,466 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV04 SZE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2016 45,466 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2016 45,365 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35% (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2015 38,728 miles

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

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

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

nearside rear tyre tread is worn very close to the minimum legal limit of 1.6mm

Pass 27 Mar 2015 38,728 miles

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

nearside rear tyre tread is worn very close to the minimum legal limit of 1.6mm

Pass 27 Mar 2014 32,980 miles

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

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

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2014 32,980 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 28,980 miles

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 25,169 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2012 25,144 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 21,596 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 21,596 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 18,921 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 18,921 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2009 17,450 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 17,450 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2008 15,805 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 14,255 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 SZE is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 SZE, 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 SZE is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 14 April 2004.

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