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DN04 LJU

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,866 mi
Last recorded114,866 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2024 114,866 miles

both front tyres worn and cracking on edges

Fail 11 Nov 2024 114,866 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn and cracking on edges

front brakes may require service

Pass 17 Nov 2023 110,906 miles

Offside Front driveshaft bearing and or wheel bearing may beginning to show signs of roughness

excessive rustproofing applied

off side front inner wing,,,, front floor,, inner sills ,,, rear upper chassis corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2023 110,906 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear axel bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front driveshaft bearing and or wheel bearing may beginning to show signs of roughness

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

off side front inner wing,,,, front floor,, inner sills ,,, rear upper chassis corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2022 107,811 miles

near side rear brake slow to react ,, rear brakes may require service

exhaust front flex joint has a minor leak of gasses

off side front anti roll bar D bush worn

park brake may require adjustment

rustproofing applied to underside

Pass 9 Nov 2021 104,872 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 103,160 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 101,147 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 97,793 miles

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))

both rear tyres cracked

rear axle bushes worn

Pass 8 Nov 2017 94,575 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear axle bush slight movement

front tyres wearing on inside

Pass 7 Dec 2016 91,510 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2016 91,510 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2015 87,818 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2015 87,818 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2014 78,749 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 30 Oct 2014 78,749 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 30 Nov 2013 73,077 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 65,555 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Aug 2012 65,544 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 56,036 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 50,074 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 42,960 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 35,574 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 26,323 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 LJU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LJU, 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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DN04 LJU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 11 June 2004.

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