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EA04 VWU

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

157,175 mi
Last recorded157,175 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2024 157,175 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

both side sill panel corroded

corrosion to rear suspension components

Fail 12 Nov 2024 157,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

both side sill panel corroded

corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 8 Nov 2023 148,905 miles

Both side sill panels corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2022 136,932 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2022 136,932 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2021 128,729 miles

Both inner rear sills corroded

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

Fail 13 Nov 2021 128,729 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Both inner rear sills corroded

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 125,374 miles

Both rear inner sills corroded

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 14 Nov 2020 125,373 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear inner sills corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 7 May 2019 121,070 miles

exhaust hanger broken

heatshield loose

Fail 26 Apr 2019 121,048 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre wearing on edge ()

exhaust hanger broken

heatshield loose

Pass 14 May 2018 118,313 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 118,236 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of outer sill panel holed (2.4.A.3)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 16 May 2017 113,747 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 May 2016 105,350 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 96,035 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 88,819 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 88,819 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2013 81,445 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 73,648 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 66,875 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 62,070 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 56,457 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 47,340 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

tracking check

Pass 27 Apr 2007 37,080 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 VWU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 VWU, 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 VWU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 12 May 2004.

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