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AF04 DKA

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

47,138 mi
Last recorded47,138 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 47,138 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

no reversing lamps

Pass 14 Aug 2024 44,237 miles

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

under body heavy corrosion

Fail 14 Aug 2024 44,237 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

under body heavy corrosion

Pass 18 Aug 2023 41,951 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underbody components heavy corrosion

Pass 26 Aug 2022 40,517 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underbody surface corrosion

Pass 31 Aug 2021 39,282 miles

All 4 tyres are cracking

All metal brake pipes are corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 38,154 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft gator slightly deteriorated

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all round (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Aug 2020 38,154 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front drive shaft gator slightly deteriorated

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all round (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 36,603 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 34,904 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 33,598 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 31,585 miles

Nearside Front TYRE DOWN TO 3MM ON INNER & OUTER.OK AT TIME OF TEST

Nearside Rear TYRE DOWN TO 2MM ON OUTER & STARTING TO PERISH.OK AT TIME OF TEST

Offside Rear TYRE DOWN TO 2MM ON OUTER.OK AT TIME OF TEST

Rear NUMBER PLATE IS STARTING TO FADE BUT OK AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 23 May 2016 31,585 miles

Nearside Front TYRE DOWN TO 3MM ON INNER & OUTER.OK AT TIME OF TEST

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

Nearside Rear TYRE DOWN TO 2MM ON OUTER & STARTING TO PERISH.OK AT TIME OF TEST

Offside Rear TYRE DOWN TO 2MM ON OUTER.OK AT TIME OF TEST

Rear NUMBER PLATE IS STARTING TO FADE BUT OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 15 May 2015 29,315 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 26,828 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 24,633 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 22,622 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front and rear wipers slightly smear

Pass 28 Mar 2011 20,207 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 20,207 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Mar 2010 17,701 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 15,814 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 13,217 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 9,058 miles

hand lever has slight travel

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 DKA is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 DKA, 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 AF04 DKA registered?

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

Is AF04 DKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF04 DKA shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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