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EA54 FRF

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

187,518 mi
Last recorded187,518 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA54 FRF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2022 187,518 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 15 Mar 2022 187,405 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear heat shield insecure but not likely to become detached

Pass 18 Feb 2021 166,065 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 166,065 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 151,372 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 137,750 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 122,731 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 114,992 miles

Front subframe + suspension is corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2015 109,515 miles

Nearside Front top shock absorber mounting nut not fully done up so movement in mount

Pass 7 Oct 2014 100,773 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 100,773 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 92,309 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 92,309 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 80,596 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 70,421 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 61,723 miles

rear washer not working

Fail 1 Oct 2010 61,723 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

all indecators orange colour is weak

rear washer not working

Pass 2 Oct 2009 53,163 miles

rear licence plate is faded

Pass 26 Sep 2008 42,933 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 32,272 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 FRF is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FRF, 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 FRF registered?

EA54 FRF is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 11 October 2004.

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