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DY04 SXR

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

94,004 mi
Last recorded94,004 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2022 94,004 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 89,589 miles

Coolant leak thermostat housing ()

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

Nearside Rear handbrake weak

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2021 89,526 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak thermostat housing ()

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

Nearside Rear handbrake weak

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 81,111 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front wheel nut incorrect but secure

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

Pass 10 Aug 2019 68,960 miles

Front tyres worn thin on inside

Fail 8 Aug 2019 68,960 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front tyres worn thin on inside

Pass 10 Aug 2018 50,627 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside front to wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outside edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inside edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 50,578 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and nearside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside front to wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outside edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inside edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2017 25,851 miles

offside front brake pipe slight corrosion

Pass 28 Apr 2016 23,753 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2016 23,726 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to back plate (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 27 Apr 2015 23,269 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 23,269 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 22,437 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 21,824 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 21,132 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2012 21,132 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 May 2011 20,083 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 20,083 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 May 2010 19,315 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 18,342 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 17,222 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 15,414 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 SXR is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 SXR, 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 SXR registered?

DY04 SXR is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 16 March 2004.

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