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EA04 MWY

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

149,708 mi
Last recorded149,708 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2021 149,708 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2021 149,708 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 115,494 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175 65 14 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 115,494 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box plus hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175 65 14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175 65 14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175 65 14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 107,459 miles

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 98,220 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 89,738 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2016 89,738 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 84,351 miles

Brake pedal rubber wearing thin

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 77,714 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 71,206 miles

N/S/R Tyre Low On Inner Edge

Fail 20 Mar 2013 71,206 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

N/S/R Tyre Low On Inner Edge

Pass 21 Mar 2012 64,868 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 58,122 miles

horn casing broken and may lead to failure

n/s/f tyre tread worn low on outer edge

Fail 23 Mar 2011 58,018 miles

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

horn casing broken and may lead to failure

n/s/f tyre tread worn low on outer edge

Fail 24 Mar 2010 50,908 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

clutch master cylinder leaking brake fluid

Pass 24 Mar 2010 50,908 miles

clutch master cylinder leaking brake fluid

Pass 24 Mar 2009 44,890 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 38,867 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 32,984 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 MWY is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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