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EA54 HFP

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

125,331 mi
Last recorded125,331 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2024 125,331 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 115,114 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 109,853 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 106,017 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 104,224 miles

Coolant leak from bottle. ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Body work damaged.

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Squeaking noise from engine when revved.

Fail 23 Sep 2020 104,224 miles

Coolant leak from bottle. ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Body work damaged.

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Squeaking noise from engine when revved.

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both fronts 16/21 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 101,440 miles

Misting of oil on gearbox area.

Misting of oil on steering rack.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 101,438 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Misting of oil on gearbox area.

Misting of oil on steering rack.

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 96,832 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Bodywork damage

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

Fail 20 Sep 2018 96,832 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected Lens unit missing. (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Bodywork damage

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 91,217 miles

195/50/15

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

body damage

sidewall damage both front tyres

wear n/s front tyre

Pass 6 Sep 2016 84,431 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

body damage

Fail 6 Sep 2016 84,431 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

body damage

Pass 29 Sep 2015 78,927 miles

child seat fitted n/s/r

front brake discs worn , pads look low

Fail 28 Sep 2015 78,926 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

child seat fitted n/s/r

front brake discs worn , pads look low

Pass 20 Sep 2014 61,343 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 19 Sep 2014 61,343 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 56,032 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Oct 2012 49,294 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 41,045 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 30,590 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 30,590 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 20,022 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 13,592 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 11,141 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 HFP is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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