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DE04 DRZ

2004 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

62,709 mi
Last recorded62,709 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE04 DRZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 62,709 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion starting to sills and arches

Pass 26 Feb 2025 61,097 miles

Both front tyres perished and cracking

Corrosion to the o/s/r outer sill wheel arch

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 59,402 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2024 59,402 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From hose to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To hose (Front to Rear) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To hose (front to Rear) (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 57,376 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2023 57,370 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 55,121 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2022 55,121 miles

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 51,544 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2021 51,541 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 49,385 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 rear and rear of main (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear x 2 tyres cracking in tread

Fail 8 Jun 2020 49,385 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 rear and rear of main (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear x 2 tyres cracking in tread

Pass 18 Mar 2019 48,081 miles

corroded on underside

Fail 18 Mar 2019 48,081 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

corroded on underside

Pass 22 Mar 2018 47,679 miles

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

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

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

corroded on underside

Pass 22 Mar 2017 46,414 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 42,017 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured x2 (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 36,116 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2015 36,116 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 35,626 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 34,397 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 32,704 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 29,984 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 27,654 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 24,255 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 19,980 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 15,221 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 DRZ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 DE04 DRZ, 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 DRZ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 6 April 2004.

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