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EA04 VVD

2004 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

137,369 mi
Last recorded137,369 miles
Recorded on26 May 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA04 VVD
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 May 2021 137,369 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 128,311 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 122,934 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 122,833 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 119,896 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 119,896 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2017 115,120 miles

n/s link pin bent

rear brake require attention

slight play n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 12 May 2016 111,540 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake effort low

Fail 12 May 2016 111,540 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear parking brake effort low

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 May 2015 110,893 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 May 2015 110,893 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2014 105,925 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear tyre wearing to outer edge

Pass 20 Apr 2013 98,720 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 89,476 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2012 89,476 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 79,644 miles

nearside rear wheel bearing starting to feel rough when rotating

Fail 30 Apr 2011 79,644 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear wheel bearing starting to feel rough when rotating

Pass 17 Apr 2010 69,721 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2010 69,721 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 59,206 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear 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 28 Apr 2008 49,510 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 49,510 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 May 2007 39,446 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 VVD is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 VVD, 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 VVD is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 7 April 2004.

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