MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,586 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall has various small cuts one down to chords. 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Pipe from pump and pipe across rack. (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above heat shield (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Chassis rail and inner arch have signs of surface corrosion
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Nearside and offside brake backing plates have surface corrosion.
Rear Rear beam axle has signs of surface corrosion
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear axle bushes are split perished and debonding. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front wiper blade split but clearing screen
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front wiper blade split but clearing screen
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) fouling tyre on lock (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
play in steering rack inner joints
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
play in steering rack inner joints
175/65r14
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
nearside front tyre damaged on outer side wall
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
175/65r14
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
nearside front tyre damaged on outer side wall
175/65r14
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
175/65r14
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
175/65r14
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
long handbrake travel
offside front tyre worn on edges,perished on side wall and low on tread
windscreen sligthly scored
Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f) DANGEROUS
Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f) DANGEROUS
175/65r14
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
long handbrake travel
offside front tyre worn on edges,perished on side wall and low on tread
windscreen sligthly scored
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
osr tyre worn
nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge
slight damage to nearside front outer tyre wall
slight damage to nearside rear outer tyre wall
slight damage to offside front outer tyre wall
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge
slight damage to nearside front outer tyre wall
slight damage to nearside rear outer tyre wall
slight damage to offside front outer tyre wall
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
both front tyres are getting low on tread.(175/65/14t)
both front tyres are getting low on tread.(175/65/14t)
Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?
Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
DY04 SZU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 SZU, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of DY04 SZU?
You can check the full history of DY04 SZU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was DY04 SZU registered?
DY04 SZU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 21 March 2004.
Is DY04 SZU safe to buy?
The MOT history for DY04 SZU shows 24 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does DY04 SZU have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DY04 SZU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.