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DU04 LGJ

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

101,703 mi
Last recorded101,703 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU04 LGJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Fail 21 Jan 2026 101,703 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected of body sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2025 93,205 miles

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Feb 2025 93,205 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 86,301 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 78,949 miles

under body corrsion

Fail 4 Feb 2023 78,947 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

under body corrsion

Pass 2 Feb 2022 70,332 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 70,207 miles

Offside Front seat does not tilt

Fail 9 Mar 2020 70,204 miles

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

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

Exhaust system insecure backbox (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front seat does not tilt

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

osf lower arm bolt washer insure

Pass 14 Mar 2019 69,801 miles

Offside Front catch to release seat back inop

Fail 14 Mar 2019 69,799 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front catch to release seat back inop

Pass 1 Feb 2018 69,261 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Drivers seat doesnt tilt

engine light on

Fail 1 Feb 2018 96,256 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Drivers seat doesnt tilt

engine light on

Pass 16 Feb 2017 68,764 miles

engine managment light on

Fail 15 Feb 2017 68,755 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

engine managment light on

Pass 24 Feb 2016 68,325 miles

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

engine managment light on

Pass 26 Feb 2015 67,636 miles

Oil leak

engine managment light on

Fail 25 Feb 2015 67,633 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

engine managment light on

Pass 27 Feb 2014 66,926 miles

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

engine management light on

offside front seat wont tilt forward

Fail 27 Feb 2014 66,920 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine management light on

offside front seat wont tilt forward

Pass 28 Feb 2013 65,701 miles

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

drivers seat will not tilt

engine managment light on

Fail 28 Feb 2013 65,695 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine managment light on

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

drivers seat will not tilt

Pass 27 Feb 2012 64,426 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine warning light on

Fail 27 Feb 2012 64,426 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine warning light on

Pass 25 Feb 2011 58,768 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 58,768 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 51,055 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 42,850 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 42,850 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 35,630 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 27,524 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 LGJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 DU04 LGJ, 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 LGJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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