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DN04 XWF

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

164,929 mi
Last recorded164,929 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN04 XWF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 164,929 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 21 Aug 2025 164,928 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 160,781 miles

Nearside Front lower wing has corrosion but not structural

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 156,525 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2023 156,523 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 151,889 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 148,221 miles

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

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

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

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

body/structure has corrosion

front brake discs in poor condition but not seriously weakened at time of test

offside front indicator slightly discoloured

Fail 10 Aug 2021 148,219 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front-to-rear to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front-to-rear to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

body/structure has corrosion

front brake discs in poor condition but not seriously weakened at time of test

offside front indicator slightly discoloured

Pass 17 Aug 2020 145,907 miles

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

front brake discs in poor condition but not seriously weakened at time of test

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre cracking

slight rear service brake imbalance - offside rear weaker

various brake pipes corroding

Pass 15 Aug 2019 141,830 miles

front inner discs pitted

various brake pipes corroding

Pass 7 Sep 2018 137,192 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

front brake discs worn, pitted or scored but not seriously weakened

Pass 8 Sep 2017 135,547 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2017 135,547 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 12 Jul 2017 135,534 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

o/s dor mirrior adjuster broken

Pass 1 Jul 2016 125,625 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test dolphin ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak breather hose? ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine breather hose disconnected

Fail 1 Jul 2016 125,625 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test dolphin ()

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak breather hose? ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine breather hose disconnected

Pass 6 Jul 2015 115,020 miles

Back of engine appears damp with diesel

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Jun 2014 96,538 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 96,538 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 78,861 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 78,861 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 67,132 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 67,132 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2011 61,586 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

inner front brake discs corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2011 61,586 miles

inner front brake discs corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2010 55,004 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 46,443 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 46,443 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 39,783 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 32,170 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 32,170 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 XWF is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XWF, 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 DN04 XWF registered?

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

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