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DF04 FWU

2004 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

35,863 mi
Last recorded35,863 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 35,863 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 35,601 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule on connection to calliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear damage to back bumper

Nearside mirror tape holding it together

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

Offside Front Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule on connection to calliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear dint in tail gate

Offside Rear door outer trim missing x2

Offside mirror tape holding it together

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

all of exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2023 35,149 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Nov 2023 35,147 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 34,629 miles

Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose both (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 34,330 miles

Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose both mirror covers slightly loose / taped up (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear door trims missing on o/s rear door

Pass 15 Sep 2020 33,698 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 33,011 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 31,808 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2018 31,808 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 30,324 miles

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 13 Sep 2017 30,273 miles

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 29,299 miles

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

Nearside mirror body tape

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

cannot see brake pads

Pass 15 Sep 2015 27,837 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 26,824 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 26,019 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 24,139 miles

unable to see brake pads fully

Pass 2 Sep 2011 22,719 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

unable to see front pads

Pass 24 Aug 2010 21,848 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 19,063 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 17,199 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 14,838 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 FWU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 FWU, 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 FWU registered?

DF04 FWU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 26 July 2004.

Is DF04 FWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF04 FWU shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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