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EA54 HDV

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

102,049 mi
Last recorded102,049 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA54 HDV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 102,049 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2025 102,049 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 100,369 miles

Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 97,683 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 97,412 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 23 Aug 2022 97,412 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 96,296 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 96,296 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 94,770 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 94,770 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 92,248 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 87,714 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 83,049 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Aug 2017 83,049 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 75,941 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 69,884 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 64,869 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 60,073 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 47,983 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 39,055 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 34,229 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 28,895 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 23,394 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 23,393 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Cracks are forming on the offside rear tyre

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 15,685 miles

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 HDV is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc 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 HDV, 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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What year was EA54 HDV registered?

EA54 HDV is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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