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2004 Ford Fiesta 1.6L Petrol · GF04 RYC

GF04 RYC

2004 Ford Fiesta (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 38,282 miles. MOT expired on 26 Sept 2026.

Make & Model
FORD FIESTA
Year / Origin
2004 · Maidstone
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 26 Sept 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
38,282 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 26 Sept 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2004
Engine
1596cc
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GF04 RYC Key Findings

  • 24 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 25/09/2025
  • 38,282 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 5 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (21 mentions)

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GF04 RYC MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 19 Oct 2026, 21:35
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Ford Fiesta (GF04 RYC) between March 2007 and September 2025.

The record contains 19 passes and 5 failures.

The most recent test on 25 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (21 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 39 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

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GF04 RYC Mileage History

  1. 31/03/200712,518 mi
  2. 31/03/200712,518 mi
  3. 31/03/200816,069 mi+3,551 mi
  4. 31/03/200919,241 mi+3,172 mi
  5. 30/03/201022,877 mi+3,636 mi
  6. 24/01/201125,402 mi+2,525 mi
  7. 03/02/201226,595 mi+1,193 mi
  8. 20/06/201327,827 mi+1,232 mi
  9. 05/08/201430,369 mi+2,542 mi
  10. 02/09/201532,199 mi+1,830 mi
  11. 02/09/201532,199 mi
  12. 25/08/201632,603 mi+404 mi
  13. 25/08/201632,603 mi
  14. 07/08/201732,925 mi+322 mi
  15. 07/08/201732,925 mi
  16. 07/08/201833,224 mi+299 mi
  17. 07/08/201833,224 mi
  18. 22/08/201933,478 mi+254 mi
  19. 28/09/202033,997 mi+519 mi
  20. 24/09/202135,037 mi+1,040 mi
  21. 22/09/202235,566 mi+529 mi
  22. 21/09/202335,967 mi+401 mi
  23. 21/09/202436,657 mi+690 mi
  24. 25/09/202538,282 mi+1,625 mi

Average of roughly 1,394 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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