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EG04 DLJ

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

122,668 mi
Last recorded122,668 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG04 DLJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 122,668 miles

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

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

gear box oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2018 119,391 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 115,815 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2017 115,815 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 110,844 miles

OSF driveshaft support bearing noisy

Pass 23 Jul 2015 108,779 miles

Bad antifreeze leak from thermostat housing

Both rear tyres are worn close to the legal limit

Front brake discs heavily corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2014 107,593 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 107,593 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Coolant leak from thermostat housing

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 99,291 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 88,272 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 88,272 miles

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)

Inlet manifold air leak

Pass 16 Jul 2011 75,599 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2011 75,599 miles

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

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

advise slight corrosion to rear silencer

Pass 17 Jul 2010 60,052 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 46,269 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 46,269 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 34,992 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 23,804 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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EG04 DLJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EG04 DLJ, 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 EG04 DLJ registered?

EG04 DLJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 12 July 2004.

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