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DF04 FTX

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

116,175 mi
Last recorded116,175 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 FTX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2025 116,175 miles

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

Vehicle under body and components corroded surface rust

Pass 25 Jan 2024 110,491 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

General surface corrosion on front subframe and underside

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 105,221 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded on all 4 corners to flexi hoses, underbelly pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension arms(surface) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 101,176 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint for center to rear box (6.1.2 (a))

General underbody corrosion

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 97,713 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on under belly +osr (1.1.11 (c))

Central fuel lines on underbelly corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2020 96,241 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 92,273 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 83,098 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

centre brake pipes and fuel pipes corroded.

n.s.f tyre worn close to legal limit.

n.s.r tyre cracking.

nail n.s.r tyre.

o.s.f tyre worn inner edge.

o.s.r brake pipe corroded.

Fail 28 Jun 2017 82,965 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated and excessive play. (2.6.1)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both front (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

centre brake pipes and fuel pipes corroded.

n.s.f tyre worn close to legal limit.

n.s.r tyre cracking.

nail n.s.r tyre.

o.s.f tyre worn inner edge.

o.s.r brake pipe corroded.

Pass 2 Jun 2016 74,301 miles

centre brake pipes slightly corroded.

centre heatshield loose.

n.s.r tyre cracking.

n.s.r tyre has a nail.

o.s.r brake pipe corroded from flexi pipe.

oil leak.

Fail 1 Jun 2016 74,301 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

centre brake pipes slightly corroded.

centre heatshield loose.

n.s.r tyre cracking.

n.s.r tyre has a nail.

o.s.r brake pipe corroded from flexi pipe.

oil leak.

Pass 10 Jun 2015 67,750 miles

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

centre fuel pipes slightly corroded.

n.s.f tyre wearing close to legal limit.

o.s.r brake pipe corroded.

rear exhaust heatshield loose.

Pass 23 Jun 2014 62,648 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

centre brake pipe slightly corroded.

fuel pipes slightly corroded.

n.s.r brake pipe slightly corroded.

o.s.r brake pipe corroded.

rear exhaust heatshield loose.

third brake light not working.

unable to fully inspect front brake pads.

Fail 23 Jun 2014 62,648 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

centre brake pipe slightly corroded.

fuel pipes slightly corroded.

n.s.r brake pipe slightly corroded.

o.s.r brake pipe corroded.

rear exhaust heatshield loose.

third brake light not working.

unable to fully inspect front brake pads.

Pass 15 Jun 2013 57,731 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 52,819 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 47,341 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 41,626 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 36,037 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 31,297 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 27,024 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 FTX is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FTX, 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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DF04 FTX is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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