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DY04 SSX

2004 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

53,055 mi
Last recorded53,055 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY04 SSX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 53,055 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened hub assy (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive brake back plate (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened hub assy (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive brake back plate (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill, engine and under covers fitted, partial examination only.

Fail 20 Jan 2025 53,027 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened hub assy (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive brake back plate (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened hub assy (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive brake back plate (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle unit (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill, engine and under covers fitted, partial examination only.

Pass 24 Jan 2024 52,224 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive hub area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive hub area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 51,584 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jan 2023 51,584 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 50,767 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 49,973 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 49,957 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 23 Jan 2020 48,909 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 47,645 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 47,643 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2018 46,366 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 44,816 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded remaining steel (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 41,468 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 39,298 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 36,951 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 32,954 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 10 Jan 2013 32,954 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 28,363 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 23,554 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 18,742 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 13,757 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 13,757 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 11,378 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 8,701 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 SSX is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SSX, 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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DY04 SSX is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 20 March 2004.

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