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HF04 FNJ

2004 Ducati 1000DS

Red Petrol 992cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

22,955 mi
Last recorded22,955 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Ducati 1000DS12,134 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF04 FNJ
MakeDucati
Model1000DS
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine992cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 22,955 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear cylinder joint leaking slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Non obligatory mirror damaged Both mirrors loose at stem fixing ()

Fail 19 Mar 2026 22,949 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front cylinder blowing at cylinder head joint and at first joint to exhaust system (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged Both mirrors loose at stem fixing ()

Pass 21 Mar 2025 19,703 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front cylinder header pipe to link pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 19,062 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 19,062 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 17,105 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 14,996 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 11,534 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 11,164 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 9,873 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 8,062 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 8,019 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively kinked (3.2.B3a)

drive chain dry

Pass 24 May 2016 6,119 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 5,818 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 3,839 miles

How Reliable is the Ducati 1000DS?

Based on 1,096 MOT tests across 123 vehicles.

84.3%
Pass Rate
777
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
123
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on 17
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 11
reflector on motorcycle missing 8
Headlamp aim too low 6
Indicator tell tale not functioning 6
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HF04 FNJ is a 2004 Ducati 1000DS in Red with a 992cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2004 Ducati 1000DS models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 12,134 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 Ducati 1000DS fails its MOT is position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on, accounting for 17 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HF04 FNJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ducati 1000DS typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Ducati 1000DS is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HF04 FNJ registered?

HF04 FNJ is a 2004 Ducati 1000DS, first registered on 11 March 2004.

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