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DY04 SXF

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

110,605 mi
Last recorded110,605 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY04 SXF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2022 110,605 miles

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 105,603 miles

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear fuel pipes corroded ()

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 93,330 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 84,163 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 77,552 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 76,503 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 26 Apr 2016 76,503 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 73,603 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 70,272 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 May 2014 70,272 miles

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 67,887 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 62,932 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 62,932 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 56,200 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 56,200 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2010 47,067 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2010 47,067 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 35,488 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 26,294 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 26,294 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2007 23,017 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2007 23,017 miles

Front Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

front wipers starting to smear

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 SXF is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SXF, 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 SXF registered?

DY04 SXF is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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