2004 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Diesel · RA04 RUU
2004 Ford Fiesta (1.4L, diesel). First registered 14 May 2004. Recorded mileage 175,744 miles. MOT expired on 13 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 175,744 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RA04 RUU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/10/2024
- 175,744 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RA04 RUU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Ford Fiesta (RA04 RUU) between October 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))”.
RA04 RUU Mileage History
- 05/10/2022141,872 mi
- 06/10/2022141,900 mi+28 mi
- 09/10/2023163,542 mi+21,642 mi
- 04/10/2024175,690 mi+12,148 mi
- 15/10/2024175,744 mi+54 mi
Average of roughly 16,696 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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