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DK04 VRP

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

99,710 mi
Last recorded99,710 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK04 VRP
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 99,710 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 97,772 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 95,831 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion too front suspension

corrosion too rear suspension

corrosion too sills.chassis and boot floor

Pass 17 Jan 2023 93,695 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 91,295 miles

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

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess rear-middle - torque restrictor (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust back box heatshield insecure

General corrosion underneath vehicle and suspension components but not seriously weakened.

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Hi-level , unsure if is connected (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 88,944 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 86,561 miles

Rear springs corroding

Pass 2 Jan 2019 82,289 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 78,445 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 73,758 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Feb 2017 73,758 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 68,272 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded hub to flexible pipe has surface corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded hub to flexible pipe has surface corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

mil light illuminated but out at end of test

Pass 16 Feb 2015 63,509 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2014 58,474 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 51,148 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 53,148 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 47,536 miles

coolant leaking past water pump level low

Fail 19 Mar 2012 47,536 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

coolant leaking past water pump level low

Pass 21 Mar 2011 39,971 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 33,047 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 33,047 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 23,884 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 18,908 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 14,213 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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DK04 VRP is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DK04 VRP, 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 DK04 VRP registered?

DK04 VRP is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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