CarVerify

Free Car Check

DF04 EFS

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,214 mi
Last recorded97,214 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 EFS
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2021 97,214 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2021 97,214 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working Both sides (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick It has been rusted (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust heat shield loose

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 89,720 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Sep 2019 83,646 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 74,826 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 74,826 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 67,352 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 62,092 miles

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

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

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

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

childseats fitted row 2

Fail 4 Jun 2016 62,092 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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

childseats fitted row 2

Pass 16 Jun 2015 56,166 miles

Both rear road springs corroded slightly

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/s/f tyre 3mm of tread (195/50/15)

N/s/r tyre 2mm outer / 3mm centre tread

N/s/r tyre cracking on outer edge

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

O/s/f tyre 3mm of tread on edges

O/s/f tyre valve cracking

O/s/r brake pipe from cylinder corroded

O/s/r tyre 3mm of tread on outer edge

O/s/r tyre cracked outer edge (NO CORDS SHOQWING AT TIME OF TEST)

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

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

Power steering rack damp

Fail 13 Jun 2015 56,120 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Both rear road springs corroded slightly

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/s/f tyre 3mm of tread (195/50/15)

N/s/r tyre 2mm outer / 3mm centre tread

N/s/r tyre cracking on outer edge

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

O/s/f tyre 3mm of tread on edges

O/s/f tyre valve cracking

O/s/r brake pipe from cylinder corroded

O/s/r tyre 3mm of tread on outer edge

O/s/r tyre cracked outer edge (NO CORDS SHOQWING AT TIME OF TEST)

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

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

Power steering rack damp

Pass 13 Jun 2014 50,505 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Slight blow from rear exhaust

Pass 19 Jun 2013 44,556 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 38,390 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 33,006 miles

slight distortion in o/s/r tyre

Fail 15 Jun 2011 33,006 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight distortion in o/s/r tyre

Pass 9 Jun 2010 27,908 miles

slight damp on power steering rack

slight distortion on o/s/r tyre

slight inbalance on front brakes

Pass 18 Jun 2009 23,623 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 18,166 miles

nearside,offside front, offsiderear tyres perrished

Pass 18 Jun 2007 12,605 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
Full Ford Fiesta reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DF04 EFS is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DF04 EFS, 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

How do I check the history of DF04 EFS?

You can check the full history of DF04 EFS by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DF04 EFS registered?

DF04 EFS is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 19 June 2004.

Is DF04 EFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF04 EFS shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DF04 EFS have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DF04 EFS. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.