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DE04 RXA

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

24,762 mi
Last recorded24,762 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

RegistrationDE04 RXA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 24,762 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 24,324 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre tread slight wear edges.

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

Fail 21 Jun 2024 24,323 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre tread slight wear edges.

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 23,483 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/S & O/S (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also tread cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 22,483 miles

Nearside Front tyre has reached 18 years old

Nearside Rear tyre has reached 18 years old

Offside Rear tyre has reached 18 years old

Pass 8 Jun 2021 21,703 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 20,984 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 20,293 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 19,673 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 19,035 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 18,660 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 17,729 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 16,831 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 15,332 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 14,267 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 13,057 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 13,057 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 11,673 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 10,067 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 8,044 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 5,976 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 RXA is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 RXA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DE04 RXA registered?

DE04 RXA is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 May 2004.

Is DE04 RXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE04 RXA shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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