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EA04 LOF

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

82,104 mi
Last recorded82,104 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA04 LOF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 82,104 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2026 82,104 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 74,755 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 70,010 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 69,224 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 68,500 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2022 68,493 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 67,779 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2021 67,779 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 66,499 miles

nsf lower arm ball joint dust cover damaged

Fail 11 Aug 2020 66,499 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

nsf lower arm ball joint dust cover damaged

Pass 15 Apr 2019 64,678 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 63,786 miles

Nearside Front wiper deteriorating

Pass 21 Apr 2017 62,256 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 60,701 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 59,250 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Apr 2015 59,250 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 58,414 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 56,798 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 56,798 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 55,388 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 53,984 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 51,054 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 44,245 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 44,245 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 34,533 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 25,517 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 LOF is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 EA04 LOF, 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 EA04 LOF registered?

EA04 LOF is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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