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DY04 MFP

2004 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

134,883 mi
Last recorded134,883 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY04 MFP
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2021 134,883 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 134,881 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 132,808 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 128,177 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 126,070 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 122,567 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 114,648 miles

torq restrictor has play

Fail 12 Feb 2016 114,648 miles

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

torq restrictor has play

Pass 3 Mar 2015 110,194 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 100,887 miles

Coolant leak

engine light on

Pass 17 Apr 2013 92,360 miles

engine light on

Fail 11 Apr 2013 92,016 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

engine light on

exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 23 Apr 2012 81,949 miles

engine light on

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 23 Apr 2012 81,949 miles

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

engine light on

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 8 Apr 2011 70,482 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 70,477 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 69,495 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 67,979 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 51,651 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 36,426 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 36,426 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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DY04 MFP is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DY04 MFP, 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 DY04 MFP registered?

DY04 MFP is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 23 March 2004.

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