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DR04 JNR

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,792 mi
Last recorded92,792 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDR04 JNR
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 92,792 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Oct 2025 92,789 miles

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

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 90,124 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 88,014 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 88,014 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 86,857 miles

Offside Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2022 86,857 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 84,925 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 82,663 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 82,663 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 80,893 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 80,893 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 78,117 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 74,213 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 70,474 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 70,474 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 65,932 miles

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

backbox exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2014 61,270 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 61,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 59,532 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Jun 2013 52,978 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Jun 2013 52,974 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Jun 2012 47,727 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Jun 2011 42,095 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Jun 2010 35,636 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 29,462 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 23,498 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 18,186 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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DR04 JNR is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 DR04 JNR, 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 DR04 JNR registered?

DR04 JNR is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 18 June 2004.

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