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EA54 HBH

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

40,731 mi
Last recorded40,731 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA54 HBH
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 40,731 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 40,651 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 40,564 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 40,418 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 40,190 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 39,900 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 39,571 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 39,251 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front both wipers wearing

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 38,887 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer edge tyre side wall small splits and cracking

Nearside Rear Outer edge tyre side wall cracking

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 38,515 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 39,029 miles

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

Front steering rack has slight play in it

Fail 13 Oct 2015 38,029 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Front steering rack has slight play in it

Pass 21 Oct 2014 37,364 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 36,403 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 35,300 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 1 Oct 2012 35,300 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 Oct 2011 32,576 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 32,576 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both near side tyres have cuts on sidewalls

Fail 27 Oct 2010 29,510 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 29,510 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 26,287 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

small cuts on near side front tyre side wall

Pass 23 Oct 2009 26,287 miles

small cuts on near side front tyre side wall

Pass 24 Oct 2008 22,491 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 18,754 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 18,754 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 HBH is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 HBH, 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 HBH registered?

EA54 HBH is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 October 2004.

Is EA54 HBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA54 HBH shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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