CarVerify

Free Car Check

EA04 VJL

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1596cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

120,212 mi
Last recorded120,212 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA04 VJL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2024 120,212 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 108,241 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread heavily worn on inner & outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread heavily worn on inner & outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Replace front tyres soon

Fail 28 Jul 2023 108,241 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread heavily worn on inner & outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb amber coating deteriorated (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread heavily worn on inner & outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Replace front tyres soon

Pass 25 Jul 2022 98,745 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth worn low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 92,350 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 85,880 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 May 2019 83,092 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 15 May 2019 83,091 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working screen washer jet inoperative (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 May 2018 79,556 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2018 79,556 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective seat belt inertia reel unit jammed (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak suspension (2.7.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2017 76,973 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 74,796 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 74,796 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fail 6 May 2015 70,790 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 May 2015 70,790 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2014 66,236 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 60,087 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 60,087 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 May 2012 55,374 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 55,374 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 May 2011 50,933 miles

WIPER BLADES SMEARY.

Fail 9 May 2011 50,933 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

CENTRE STOP INOP.

FOOTBRAKE TRAVEL.

FRONT DISCS LIPPED,PADS GETTING LOW.

VERY SLIGHT BULGE IN O/S/F TYRE;BELIEVED TO BE JOINT.

WIPERS SMEARY.

Pass 5 May 2010 47,873 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 40,216 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 29,627 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 21,750 miles

Nearside Rear 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
Full Ford Fiesta reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EA04 VJL is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VJL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EA04 VJL?

You can check the full history of EA04 VJL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EA04 VJL registered?

EA04 VJL is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 11 May 2004.

Is EA04 VJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA04 VJL shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EA04 VJL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EA04 VJL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.