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EA54 FPU

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

124,513 mi
Last recorded124,513 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA54 FPU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2021 124,513 miles

COOLANT LEVEL VERY LOW

EXHAUST HEAT SHEILD INSECURE

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED AND WORN

INNER ARCH COVERS FITTED,SO FULL INSPECTION WAS NOT POSSIBLE

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

REAR TYRES PERISHED

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive REAR AXLE BEAM MOUNTS CORRODED BUT NOT HOLED[JUST PASSED TEST] (5.3.6 (a) (i))

TEMPARY FUEL CAP FITTED[WILL SEAL]

Fail 17 Nov 2021 124,513 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

COOLANT LEVEL VERY LOW

EXHAUST HEAT SHEILD INSECURE

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED AND WORN

INNER ARCH COVERS FITTED,SO FULL INSPECTION WAS NOT POSSIBLE

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

REAR TYRES PERISHED

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive REAR AXLE BEAM MOUNTS CORRODED BUT NOT HOLED[JUST PASSED TEST] (5.3.6 (a) (i))

TEMPARY FUEL CAP FITTED[WILL SEAL]

Pass 6 Oct 2020 117,323 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both slightly smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Front exhaust flex in poor condition

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2019 110,369 miles

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 30 Sep 2019 110,369 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light water in lens unit (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2018 104,138 miles

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

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

rear chassis corroded

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 6 Oct 2018 104,138 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

rear chassis corroded

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2017 94,342 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2017 94,342 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 81,103 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 74,504 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2015 74,504 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 70,063 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 61,108 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

wiper blades worn

Pass 31 May 2013 61,108 miles

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

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

wiper blades worn

Pass 24 May 2012 53,601 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2011 46,558 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2010 38,182 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 31,271 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 26,992 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 21,182 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 21,182 miles

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)

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 FPU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FPU, 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 FPU registered?

EA54 FPU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 8 October 2004.

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