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DU04 LFJ

2004 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,094 mi
Last recorded74,094 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU04 LFJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 74,094 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

corrosion all round

heatshield loose

Pass 17 Dec 2024 69,228 miles

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

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

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

heatshield loose

Pass 15 Jan 2024 65,512 miles

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

front subframe corrosion

handbrake travel

Pass 11 Jan 2023 58,811 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 58,811 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 54,541 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 54,525 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top leg bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jan 2022 54,525 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top leg bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 52,861 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Mar 2021 52,861 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 51,624 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 48,924 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured all four (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 45,835 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion to brake pipes

corrosion to exhaust

o/s/f wiper smearing

Pass 8 Mar 2017 42,870 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 40,422 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal brake pipe leading to rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal brake pipe leading to rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Feb 2016 40,422 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal brake pipe leading to rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal brake pipe leading to rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 36,735 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 34,583 miles

both rear tyres worn on outer side walls

nearside front wheel slightly out of shape on inner rim

Pass 27 Feb 2013 32,114 miles

both offside rear and nearside rear tyres cracking on outer tyre wall

Fail 24 Feb 2012 28,813 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 28,813 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 26,467 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 22 Mar 2011 26,467 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Fail 29 May 2010 23,612 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 29 May 2010 23,612 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Jun 2009 19,643 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre beginning to wear on outer edge

slight damp on power steering rack

Pass 3 Jun 2008 14,640 miles

cut in o/s/f tyre wall [not to cords]

n/s/f tyre beginning to wear on edges

Pass 7 Mar 2007 9,106 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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DU04 LFJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 DU04 LFJ, 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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DU04 LFJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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