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EA54 FVZ

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

74,759 mi
Last recorded74,759 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA54 FVZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 74,759 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 74,386 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2024 74,386 miles

Central Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 73,188 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pump (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 4 Jul 2023 73,188 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pump (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 69,922 miles

Coolant leak ()

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Fail 7 Jul 2022 69,922 miles

Coolant leak ()

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 69,119 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 67,775 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2019 67,775 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2018 66,693 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2018 66,693 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 64,547 miles

Nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking

Fail 30 Mar 2017 64,547 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 19 Apr 2016 63,613 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre side-wall deteriorating

Pass 9 Apr 2015 54,245 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 54,245 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 47,987 miles

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

nearside rear tyre slightly damaged.

Fail 4 Apr 2014 47,987 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear tyre slightly damaged.

Pass 3 Apr 2013 42,106 miles

both rear tyres slightly damaged.

Pass 10 Apr 2012 34,643 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres slightly worn on both edges. both rear tyres sidewall slightly damaged.

Pass 14 Mar 2011 28,551 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 23,421 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 23,418 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 21,772 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 18,377 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 14,546 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 14,546 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 FVZ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FVZ, 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 FVZ registered?

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

Is EA54 FVZ safe to buy?

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