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EA54 GVK

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,550 mi
Last recorded116,550 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA54 GVK
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 116,550 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2025 113,170 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2025 113,165 miles

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

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 108,926 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2024 108,763 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 105,660 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 98,893 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 90,454 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 84,745 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 81,444 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 81,444 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 78,152 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 75,158 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 67,665 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 67,665 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 57,515 miles

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)

osf tyre has slight side wall damage

Fail 31 Mar 2014 45,243 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 45,243 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 34,273 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 27,687 miles

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)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 27,362 miles

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

handbrake a little high

Pass 23 Dec 2010 22,657 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 17,298 miles

Spare tyre defective

spair wheel damaged on rim

Fail 4 Jan 2010 17,298 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Spare tyre defective

spair wheel damaged on rim

Fail 1 Oct 2009 16,022 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 16,022 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 10,893 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 10,893 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 GVK is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 GVK, 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 GVK registered?

EA54 GVK is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 18 October 2004.

Is EA54 GVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA54 GVK shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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