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EA54 FDU

2004 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

174,238 mi
Last recorded174,238 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA54 FDU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2019 174,238 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner sill corroded

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

Fail 29 Nov 2019 174,232 miles

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner sill corroded

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 173,145 miles

Exhaust System Corroded

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

Inner Sills Corroded

Under Body Corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2017 170,874 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sills & floors both sides (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 169,820 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

underside rusty

Fail 1 Dec 2016 169,820 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

underside rusty

Pass 23 Nov 2015 168,107 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear springs rusty

underside rusty

Pass 19 Nov 2014 162,293 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 154,550 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 154,150 miles

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

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

exhaust deteriorating

front bumper cracked

Fail 21 Jun 2012 154,150 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

exhaust deteriorating

front bumper cracked

Pass 16 Jun 2011 146,863 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 142,823 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 131,632 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 131,630 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 99,478 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 70,633 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 FDU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EA54 FDU, 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 FDU registered?

EA54 FDU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is EA54 FDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA54 FDU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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