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AF04 DDZ

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

154,744 mi
Last recorded154,744 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 DDZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 154,744 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2025 154,692 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Inner rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps All (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 145,774 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Nov 2023 129,912 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2023 129,912 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 123,692 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2022 123,692 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 122,818 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 121,287 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/f and n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s/f and n/s/r (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 119,251 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2020 119,114 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 116,377 miles

Coil spring corroded All four springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 112,992 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 111,532 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 106,959 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 100,943 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 92,225 miles
Fail 25 May 2013 87,688 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/f tyre feathering outer edges

Pass 25 May 2013 87,688 miles

o/s/f tyre feathering outer edges

Pass 26 May 2012 78,506 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 67,940 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 57,138 miles

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

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

bonnet stay missing

Fail 29 May 2010 57,138 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

bonnet stay missing

Pass 22 May 2009 45,068 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 34,118 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 24,870 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 24,870 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)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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AF04 DDZ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 AF04 DDZ, 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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AF04 DDZ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 16 July 2004.

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