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DF04 FWL

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

154,007 mi
Last recorded154,007 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 FWL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 154,007 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded x2 underside of car

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

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Efficiency low (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 22 Jun 2026 154,007 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded x2 underside of car

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

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Efficiency low (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 150,692 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2025 150,692 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Rear heat shield loose rattling

Pass 1 Jul 2024 147,190 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2024 147,190 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 May 2023 141,448 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 133,940 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 129,156 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2020 125,952 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 121,752 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth worn on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Tyre cracking in tread 175/65/14

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 115,769 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn the on edge

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 12 Apr 2018 115,769 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn the on edge

Coolant overfilled

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge 175/65/14

Power steering fluid overfilled

Pass 6 Apr 2017 107,737 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 101,789 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 95,700 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Apr 2015 95,700 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 88,897 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 81,418 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 72,181 miles

evidence of slight gearbox oil leak from offside driveshaft seal

exhaust rear section heatshield insecure

Pass 21 Jun 2011 62,335 miles

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

offside front tyre tread worn down to 2mm on outer edges of tread

Pass 21 Jun 2010 53,571 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 44,358 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 44,358 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 17 Jun 2008 33,838 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 24,228 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 FWL is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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