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EA54 HDL

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,014 mi
Last recorded112,014 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA54 HDL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 112,014 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 147,263 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

offside front tyre is slightly damaged on the sidewall

offside rear tyre close to limit and slightly damaged on the inner and outer sidewall

Pass 13 Mar 2015 140,481 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)

Fail 13 Mar 2015 140,481 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)

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

Fail 12 Mar 2015 140,466 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Centre Stop lamp has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

EML illuminated

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 12 Mar 2014 126,264 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 126,264 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 117,316 miles

near side front suspension leg weeping

Pass 16 Mar 2012 108,429 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 96,432 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 90,275 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 90,275 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 78,299 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 58,260 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 58,260 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 HDL is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HDL, 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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EA54 HDL is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 22 October 2004.

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