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DE04 NPJ

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

106,777 mi
Last recorded106,777 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE04 NPJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 106,777 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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))

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

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

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

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

Rear axle beam corroded

body corroded

exhaust system corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2024 104,107 miles

Rear axle beam corroded

body corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2024 104,042 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded after flex brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle beam corroded

body corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2023 101,531 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement main axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement main axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion to front offside & nearside inner wing brake pipes

corrosion to rear sections of both main brake pipes

Fail 10 Oct 2023 101,528 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement main axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement main axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

corrosion to front offside & nearside inner wing brake pipes

corrosion to rear sections of both main brake pipes

Pass 20 Oct 2022 99,288 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of main (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2022 99,286 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of main (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 97,575 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

deterioration to both rear axle main bushes

Pass 22 Sep 2020 96,990 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 96,989 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 95,244 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2019 95,244 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2018 94,418 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 May 2017 92,173 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 92,173 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 88,844 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 21 Apr 2015 85,437 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 81,632 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 77,067 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 76,730 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 65,492 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 57,713 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 50,082 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 50,082 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 40,945 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 30,952 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 NPJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 NPJ, 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 NPJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 20 April 2004.

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