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A18 EBA

2004 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

51,679 mi
Last recorded51,679 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 EBA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 51,679 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 49,201 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis corroded around axle mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis corroded around axle mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2024 49,201 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis corroded around axle mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis corroded around axle mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 46,890 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front mirror cover missing

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 44,308 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front mirror cover missing

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 41,861 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front mirror cover missing

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

heat shields slightly loose centre and rear

Pass 2 Dec 2020 39,596 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 37,170 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 33,660 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 30,392 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 30,392 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 27,020 miles

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

Offside sill dented

Pass 19 Nov 2015 25,524 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 24,115 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 22,852 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 21,358 miles

thorn in nearside front tyre on outer side wall

Pass 22 Nov 2011 20,159 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 18,406 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 15,865 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 13,582 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 10,778 miles

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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A18 EBA is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A18 EBA, 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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What year was A18 EBA registered?

A18 EBA is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 2 December 2004.

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