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EA04 GYJ

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,106 mi
Last recorded81,106 miles
Recorded on8 May 2015
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA04 GYJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2015 81,106 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 May 2014 77,021 miles
Fail 3 May 2014 77,021 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 74,294 miles

3 wheel-trims fitted - retainers not checked

Brakes Advisories: RBT Front Brake Imbalance: 20%

Front brakes only just met the front brake imbalance rquirements. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust corroding

front brake discs worn and lipped

front brake pads worn low

various damage around vehicle

Fail 16 Mar 2013 74,294 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

3 wheel-trims fitted - retainers not checked

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust corroding

front brake discs worn and lipped

front brake pads worn low

various damage around vehicle

Pass 24 Mar 2012 63,973 miles

advisory offside front shock absorber top mounting locking nut is excess corrosion

Fail 24 Mar 2012 63,973 miles

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)

advisory offside front shock absorber top mounting locking nut is excess corrosion

Pass 25 Mar 2011 47,100 miles

front brake discs becoming worn and lipped

o/s/f tyre feathering on inner edge

o/s/r tyre going out of shape

wheel-trims fitted - retainers not checked

Fail 25 Mar 2011 47,099 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs becoming worn and lipped

n/s/f tyre badly worn on outer edge,has hole in outer edge deep enough to reach cord construction and becoming low on tread

o/s/f tyre feathering on inner edge

o/s/r tyre going out of shape

wheel-trims fitted - retainers not checked

Pass 13 Mar 2010 40,597 miles

exhaust corroding

front brake discs becoming worn and lipped

n/s/f tyre feathering on outer edge

o/s/f tyre feathering on inner edge

steering rack mounting bushes becoming worn

wheel trims fitted - retainers not checked

Fail 13 Mar 2010 40,596 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust corroding

front brake discs becoming worn and lipped

n/s/f tyre feathering on outer edge

o/s/f tyre feathering on inner edge

steering rack mounting bushes becoming worn

wheel trims fitted - retainers not checked

Pass 28 Mar 2009 34,133 miles

both front disc lipped

n/s/f tyre wearing on edge

wheel trims fitted wheel nuts not checked

Fail 31 Mar 2008 27,740 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 27,740 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 21,308 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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EA04 GYJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EA04 GYJ, 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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EA04 GYJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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