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DF04 FLA

2004 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

48,372 mi
Last recorded48,372 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 FLA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Aug 2026 48,372 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear wheel arch slightly corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2025 47,021 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel arch slightly corroded

Offside Rear wheel arch slightly corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 45,528 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch slightly corroded

Offside Rear wheel arch slightly corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 44,188 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch slightly corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 42,485 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 40,861 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2021 40,861 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 39,248 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking slightly

Pass 8 Aug 2019 37,535 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn slightly on outside edge

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 14 Aug 2018 35,675 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2018 35,675 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 33,657 miles

rear tyres worn slightly on inside

Fail 11 Aug 2017 33,657 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear tyres worn slightly on inside

Pass 9 Aug 2016 31,349 miles

o/s rear tyre worn slightly on inside

Pass 10 Aug 2015 29,093 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 27,041 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 24,216 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 24,216 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 21,950 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 19,524 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 17,142 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2010 17,142 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 14,719 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 12,138 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 9,259 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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DF04 FLA is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 FLA, 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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What year was DF04 FLA registered?

DF04 FLA is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 17 August 2004.

Is DF04 FLA safe to buy?

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