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EA04 LRJ

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

126,130 mi
Last recorded126,130 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA04 LRJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2018 126,130 miles

slight damage to body panels

Pass 21 Mar 2017 121,029 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

high level brake lamp not working

Fail 21 Mar 2017 121,028 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

high level brake lamp not working

Pass 21 Mar 2016 116,974 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front head lamp has condensation

Offside Rear tyres perishing

high level brake lamp not working

Fail 21 Mar 2016 116,974 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front head lamp has condensation

Offside Rear tyres perishing

high level brake lamp not working

Fail 23 Mar 2015 114,388 miles

Back box of exhaust corroded and repaired with paste. No leaks detected during test.

Centre rear stop lamp appears dim

Front exhaust flexible joint deteriorated. No leaks detecred at time of test

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Some body damage to front bumper and most other body pannels

Pass 23 Mar 2015 114,388 miles

Back box of exhaust corroded and repaired with paste. No leaks detected during test.

Centre rear stop lamp appears dim

Front exhaust flexible joint deteriorated. No leaks detecred at time of test

Some body damage to front bumper and most other body pannels

Pass 19 Mar 2014 109,503 miles

Exhaust rear silencer deteriorating

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

Fail 19 Mar 2014 109,503 miles

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

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

Exhaust rear silencer deteriorating

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 98,642 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

downpipe flexi joint covering adrift

engine oil leak

front bumper broken

front discs heavily lipped and in poor condition

n/s headlamp height adjuster in-op but dip beam is set correct

o/s door mirror taped up

o/s/r inner wheel rim showing slight damage

radiator leaking

rear silencer corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2013 98,642 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

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

o/s door mirror taped up

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

downpipe flexi joint covering adrift

engine oil leak

front bumper broken

front discs heavily lipped and in poor condition

n/s headlamp height adjuster in-op but dip beam is set correct

o/s/r inner wheel rim showing slight damage

radiator leaking

rear silencer corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2012 87,397 miles

nearside wing mirror unit broken and insecure

torque restrictor mount badly worn

Fail 21 Mar 2012 87,397 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside wing mirror unit broken and insecure

offside front tyre badly worn outer edge, ok for mot purpose

torque restrictor mount badly worn

Fail 10 Mar 2011 76,969 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 76,969 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 67,383 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 67,383 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 55,477 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Feb 2009 55,477 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 41,706 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 32,721 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)

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 LRJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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