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DE04 DHA

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

100,396 mi
Last recorded100,396 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE04 DHA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2025 100,396 miles

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp bulb in wrong (4.3.3 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 98,176 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 87,218 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 87,207 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 2 Nov 2023 87,186 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2022 82,595 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 78,796 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 78,795 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 77,189 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 76,565 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 76,565 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 75,884 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 75,884 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 75,113 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Jul 2016 74,361 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 74,343 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s front brake discs has been excessively hot

Pass 3 Jul 2015 73,426 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Jul 2014 72,588 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 72,588 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

o/s front and n/s rear tyres very heavily perished between tread 195/50R15

Pass 5 Jul 2013 71,481 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 69,893 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 67,752 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 66,041 miles

front brake discs worn.

Pass 24 Mar 2009 55,673 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 46,070 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 35,133 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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DE04 DHA is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 DE04 DHA, 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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DE04 DHA is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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