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ST04 DWJ

2004 Ducati ST4S

Grey Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

50,265 mi
Last recorded50,265 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Ducati ST4S16,458 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST04 DWJ
MakeDucati
ModelST4S
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 50,265 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 49,754 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 19 Apr 2023 49,742 miles

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

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements Front Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 49,517 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 49,507 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 49,419 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 49,190 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 47,971 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 47,965 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 47,963 miles

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 46,499 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 45,824 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Fail 1 Jul 2014 45,823 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 41,175 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 20 Jul 2013 40,947 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 21 Jul 2012 32,876 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 25,241 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

number plate light not working

Pass 24 Jul 2010 19,838 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 19,811 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 25 Jul 2009 18,034 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2008 16,240 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 8 Mar 2008 16,240 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

How Reliable is the Ducati ST4S?

Based on 6,084 MOT tests across 498 vehicles.

88.3%
Pass Rate
875
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
498
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 72
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 53
wheel bearings are excessively rough 35
wheel bearings have excessive free play 22
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 15
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ST04 DWJ is a 2004 Ducati ST4S in Grey with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2004 Ducati ST4S models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 16,458 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 ST4S fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 72 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ST04 DWJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ducati ST4S typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 22 years old, this Ducati ST4S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ST04 DWJ registered?

ST04 DWJ is a 2004 Ducati ST4S, first registered on 18 September 2004.

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