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DN04 LJL

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

83,721 mi
Last recorded83,721 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN04 LJL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 83,721 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2025 83,719 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 76,124 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2024 76,118 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 72,842 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 69,535 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 66,204 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 66,204 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded side off tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded side of tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 62,796 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft damaged but serviceable drive shaft bearing noise (6.1.7 (e))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 59,770 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2018 56,209 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 51,693 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 51,693 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 47,153 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 47,153 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 41,220 miles

gearbox has a slight oil leak

Fail 7 Aug 2015 41,220 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

gearbox has a slight oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2014 37,686 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 35,717 miles

ofside fron tyre in poor condition

Pass 17 Aug 2012 32,764 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 30,916 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 28,858 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 26,962 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 25,745 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 24,404 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 18,027 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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DN04 LJL 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 DN04 LJL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DN04 LJL registered?

DN04 LJL is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 18 May 2004.

Is DN04 LJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN04 LJL shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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