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DA04 VPP

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

48,948 mi
Last recorded48,948 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA04 VPP
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 48,948 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Sep 2025 48,948 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 47,192 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 46,295 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2023 46,295 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 45,434 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 44,436 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 44,436 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 43,530 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 43,530 miles

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

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 42,759 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 17 Sep 2018 41,858 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 41,844 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 40,724 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 39,710 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 37,826 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 36,295 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 36,295 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 35,116 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 34,016 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 32,722 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 30,736 miles

cut in n/side rear tyre tread

Pass 11 Sep 2009 28,516 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 26,589 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 23,855 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 20,828 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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DA04 VPP is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DA04 VPP, 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 DA04 VPP registered?

DA04 VPP is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 20 May 2004.

Is DA04 VPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA04 VPP shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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