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DC04 HGU

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

40,921 mi
Last recorded40,921 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC04 HGU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 40,921 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2026 40,921 miles

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

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 36,103 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 31,187 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 27,380 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 26,156 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 26,150 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber attachment heavily corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2021 25,819 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has cracking/tearing of the outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 25,429 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Feb 2020 25,429 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/65R14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 24,392 miles

Coil spring corroded BOTH REARS CORRODED (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 23,571 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH FRONT (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front TYRE -DETEROIRATED IN TREAD

coil spring corroded BOTH REARS -BADLY CORRODED (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Feb 2018 23,571 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means FUEL CAP MISSING (7.2.4b)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH FRONT (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front TYRE -DETEROIRATED IN TREAD

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

coil spring corroded BOTH REARS -BADLY CORRODED (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 22,490 miles

Nearside Front TYRE - DETEROIRATED

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

Offside Front TYRE -SLIGHTLY MISS/SHAPED + UNDER INFLATED

Offside Rear TYRE -HAS A DEEP CUT TO TREAD

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component RACK (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 21,585 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 20,640 miles

both rear tyres tread splitting away from tyre carcass and sidewall

Pass 21 Aug 2013 19,219 miles

slight age cracks in rear tyre grooves

Pass 13 Aug 2012 18,239 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 16,720 miles

small splits in side walls n/s/rear and o/s/rear o/s/front tyres

Pass 26 Aug 2010 15,043 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 13,524 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2008 10,631 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2008 10,631 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 8,535 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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DC04 HGU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 DC04 HGU, 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 DC04 HGU registered?

DC04 HGU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 27 August 2004.

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