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EA04 XCF

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

118,173 mi
Last recorded118,173 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA04 XCF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2024 118,173 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 106,727 miles

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))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 96,378 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 80,757 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 70,572 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 20 May 2019 70,572 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 17 May 2018 64,873 miles

CORROSION TO BRAKE PIPES

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 17 May 2018 64,873 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure CRACKED TO CORDS IN TREAD AREA. (4.1.D.1b)

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

CORROSION TO BRAKE PIPES

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 15 May 2017 61,918 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2017 61,918 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 58,395 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 55,147 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 52,167 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 47,894 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 42,596 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 37,551 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 32,489 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 26,147 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 20,351 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 14,207 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 XCF is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XCF, 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 XCF is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 19 April 2004.

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