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EA54 FTO

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

80,341 mi
Last recorded80,341 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA54 FTO
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 80,341 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 78,288 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 75,426 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned but providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 71,043 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 68,357 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

front to rear - under body suspension components has surface rust

Pass 21 Sep 2020 63,388 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 57,442 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 57,365 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 57,175 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 55,627 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 54,628 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 51,866 miles

Front wiper blades slightly smearing

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 48,256 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front blades smearing

Pass 2 Oct 2012 46,173 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear silencer excessively corroded not blowing

Fail 2 Oct 2012 46,173 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear silencer excessively corroded not blowing

Pass 4 Oct 2011 42,667 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 39,829 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 36,263 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 36,263 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 32,275 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 28,178 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 28,178 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

wiper blades juddering

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 FTO is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 FTO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EA54 FTO registered?

EA54 FTO is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 15 October 2004.

Is EA54 FTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA54 FTO shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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