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EA04 LRX

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

136,085 mi
Last recorded136,085 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA04 LRX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2023 136,085 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier clamp damaged (4.13 (a) (i))

Both rear coil springs slightly corroded

Drivers seat doesn't fold forwards for passenger entry

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material looks to have been cleaned and covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material looks to have been cleaned and covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

emissions on maximum limits for Co on 2nd fast idle and idle

lower rear engine stabilizer mount defective

Fail 12 Apr 2023 135,968 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working looks to be led (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded next to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords + heavily worn on edges + 1.6mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded next to heatsheild (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords split all-round inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Drive shaft bearing housing likely to fail missing half of housing (6.1.7 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Drive shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier clamp damaged (4.13 (a) (i))

Both rear coil springs slightly corroded

Drivers seat doesn't fold forwards for passenger entry

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

emissions on maximum limits for Co on 2nd fast idle and idle

lower rear engine stabilizer mount defective

Pass 14 Apr 2022 128,325 miles

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

both front and offside rear tyres delaminated on inner walls

Fail 11 Apr 2022 128,321 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

both front and offside rear tyres delaminated on inner walls

Pass 9 Apr 2021 121,492 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2021 121,492 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2020 114,280 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2020 114,280 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 107,742 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 107,742 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 18 May 2018 103,860 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 103,860 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 26 May 2017 95,310 miles

front number plate cracked

front wipers smeary

offside front indicator starting to show white light

Fail 25 May 2017 95,310 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

front brake discs are corroded on the inner faces

front number plate cracked

front wipers smeary

offside front indicator starting to show white light

Pass 8 Apr 2016 86,117 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 86,117 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2015 78,757 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 74,680 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 70,052 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 65,262 miles

Front brake discs heavily corroded and pitted but brake performance is ok.

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Wipers are smearing.

Pass 27 Apr 2010 57,299 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 57,276 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 49,090 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 41,423 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 41,423 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 25,129 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 LRX is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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