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DA04 LYJ

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

136,504 mi
Last recorded136,504 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA04 LYJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2025 136,504 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

both sills covered with body kit so full inspection not possible advise removing body kit so full corrosion assessment can be performed

whole underside corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2024 134,801 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Fail 4 Nov 2024 134,801 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 20 Oct 2023 124,079 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 119,181 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 119,181 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 109,791 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 108,456 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside side skirting loose

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

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

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

Offside side skirting loose

Fail 18 Jan 2019 108,456 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside side skirting loose

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside side skirting loose

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 102,775 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement lower engine stabilizer (6.1.D.1a)

front brake pads worn

Fail 28 Apr 2017 102,774 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement lower engine stabilizer (6.1.D.1a)

front brake pads worn

Pass 24 Mar 2016 94,083 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 94,083 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

engine oil very low

Pass 27 Feb 2015 86,062 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 79,751 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 79,736 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2013 69,073 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 60,086 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 54,214 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 49,995 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 44,215 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 38,113 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 27,635 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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DA04 LYJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc 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 DA04 LYJ, 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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DA04 LYJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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