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DV04 AXS

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2026
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

113,570 mi
Last recorded113,570 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV04 AXS
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Fail 19 Jan 2026 113,570 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg by subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg by subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 109,176 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2025 109,171 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 103,369 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2024 103,369 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 99,662 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2022 99,660 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 96,740 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2022 96,738 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure back box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 95,539 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 95,538 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 93,438 miles

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))

Fail 21 Jan 2020 93,438 miles

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))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 86,304 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 76,400 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 64,964 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 64,963 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 54,924 miles

cut in n/s front tyre outer wall

Fail 21 Dec 2015 54,924 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

cut in n/s front tyre outer wall

Pass 2 Jan 2015 44,930 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2015 44,930 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 34,948 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 33,576 miles

Slight damage on nearside front outer tyre sidewall

Fail 21 Mar 2013 33,576 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Slight damage on nearside front outer tyre sidewall

Pass 27 Mar 2012 31,713 miles

n/s/r tyre inner side wall split, both rear tyres were under pressurised

suspect air leak at engine area

Pass 28 Mar 2011 30,276 miles

n/s rear tyre slightly mishapen

Pass 19 Mar 2010 28,014 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s front tyre damaged on outer sidewall not to cords

o/s front tyre cut not to cords

Fail 18 Mar 2010 28,012 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s front tyre damaged on outer sidewall not to cords

o/s front tyre cut not to cords

Pass 24 Mar 2009 25,920 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Jan 2008 22,659 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 22,659 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 21,179 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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DV04 AXS is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 DV04 AXS, 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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DV04 AXS is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 20 March 2004.

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