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EA51 PZA

2004 Ford Fiesta

White Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

185,206 mi
Last recorded185,206 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA51 PZA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2018 185,206 miles

DIESEL INJECTOR CHUFFING

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 1 Dec 2018 185,204 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

DIESEL INJECTOR LEAKING

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 180,892 miles

Front slight engine injector chuff.

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Nov 2017 180,892 miles

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

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

Front slight engine injector chuff.

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 169,942 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 169,942 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 159,693 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 147,688 miles

Both front bottom ball joint gaiters perishing.

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front tyre perishing.

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 1 Dec 2014 147,688 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Both front bottom ball joint gaiters perishing.

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front tyre perishing.

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing.

Pass 15 Oct 2013 140,019 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 137,926 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 135,192 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 133,114 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 133,114 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 130,823 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 128,392 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 128,392 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 105,670 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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EA51 PZA is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EA51 PZA, 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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EA51 PZA is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 21 April 2004.

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