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DE04 RXD

2004 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

66,928 mi
Last recorded66,928 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE04 RXD
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 66,928 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated osr and nsr (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material osr and nsr (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced osr and nsr chassis surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

rear axle surface corrosion

slight travel handbrake

Pass 27 Mar 2025 62,942 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front... (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tires perishing inner sidewalls... (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front coolant low

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

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess both rear parking brake cables corroded... (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear... (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear considerably corroded... (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear considerably corroded... (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 59,664 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked on shoulders of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked on shoulders of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 55,431 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2023 55,418 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2022 51,839 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 48,577 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 48,577 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function bent (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 44,169 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 41,147 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 37,281 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 34,247 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Nearside door mirror glass damaged

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 32,781 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

offside front tyre sidewall cut

Pass 19 Jul 2014 30,683 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 26,936 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 24,551 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 25 Jul 2012 24,551 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Jun 2011 21,202 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both offside front droplink ball joint dust covers split

Pass 27 May 2010 19,195 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 16,455 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)

front wipers starting to smear.

Pass 2 Jun 2008 12,584 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 7,975 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 7,975 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 RXD is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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

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