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DV04 TKA

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

76,133 mi
Last recorded76,133 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV04 TKA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2023 76,133 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s front and all rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded n/s front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (0.1 (b))

Service brake binding but not excessively n/s rear (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel tank heat shield loose but not likely to fall off

hand brake has free travel but ok at test

Fail 12 Jul 2023 76,133 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced the rear of n/s outer sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced the rear of o/s outer sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s front and all rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded n/s front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (0.1 (b))

Service brake binding but not excessively n/s rear (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel tank heat shield loose but not likely to fall off

hand brake has free travel but ok at test

Pass 9 Jul 2022 74,241 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated o/s front outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2022 74,241 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s and o/s on rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed n/s front low on tread cracked and side wall damaged showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cords exposed n/s rear low on tread cracked and sidewall damaged showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated o/s front outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s rear cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front worn on edge and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2021 70,169 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s rear on axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracked and n/s front and rear have side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

brake pedal anti slip worn

Fail 19 Jun 2021 70,169 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s front outer loose large end (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s and n/s split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s rear on axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracked and n/s front and rear have side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

brake pedal anti slip worn

Pass 18 Jul 2020 68,025 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2020 68,025 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Main front-to-rear at rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2019 64,530 miles

Cylinder leakage (injector not sealing)

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front-to-rear at rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front-to-rear at rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2019 64,530 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Cylinder leakage (injector not sealing)

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front-to-rear at rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front-to-rear at rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 60,982 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 54,555 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 49,828 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 46,636 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 43,526 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 28 May 2013 41,041 miles

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

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

Fail 28 May 2013 41,041 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2012 38,196 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 38,196 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 34,338 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 31,247 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 27,492 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 23,948 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 18,820 miles

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

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 TKA is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 TKA, 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 TKA is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 21 April 2004.

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