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EA54 AEY

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

298,044 mi
Last recorded298,044 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA54 AEY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 298,044 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 289,790 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 281,848 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 281,848 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 273,104 miles

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

Oil leak

offside front wheel bearing slight noise

Fail 9 Sep 2014 273,104 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Oil leak

offside front wheel bearing slight noise

Fail 12 Sep 2013 264,452 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

slight noise from offside front wheel bearing

Pass 12 Sep 2013 264,452 miles

slight noise from offside front wheel bearing

Pass 25 Sep 2012 255,307 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2012 255,807 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

BOTH REAR SHOCK ABSORBER COVERS DETACHED

CENTRE REAR STOP LIGHT NOT WORKING

DIESEL INJECTER NOISEY POSSIBLE SEALS

EMMISIONS NOT TESTED DUE TO ENGINE NOISE

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 243,001 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Sep 2011 243,001 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2010 231,280 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 231,280 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 213,973 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 173,629 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust emits some blue smoke at idel. further investigation recomended

Pass 28 Sep 2007 125,663 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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EA54 AEY is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 EA54 AEY, 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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What year was EA54 AEY registered?

EA54 AEY is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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