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EA04 LHC

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

80,996 mi
Last recorded80,996 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA04 LHC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2017 80,996 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front and rear indicators going white

Fail 19 Apr 2017 80,994 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front and rear indicators going white

Pass 16 Apr 2016 74,478 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Apr 2016 74,478 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 May 2015 65,073 miles

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

n/s/front tyre worn on both edges

Fail 1 May 2015 65,073 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/front tyre worn on both edges

Pass 22 May 2014 59,652 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2014 59,648 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2013 54,053 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 2 May 2013 54,053 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 30 May 2012 49,761 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 May 2012 49,761 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 45,383 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 38,427 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 33,396 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS 50% WORN.

Fail 30 Apr 2009 33,396 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

FRONT BRAKE PADS 50% WORN.

Pass 14 Apr 2008 27,246 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 22,438 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 LHC is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 LHC, 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 LHC is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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