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EA54 HFU

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,604 mi
Last recorded120,604 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA54 HFU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2024 120,604 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jul 2024 120,604 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 113,418 miles

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

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

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

both rear tyres fitted inside/outside around the wrong way

reverse light not working

Fail 20 Jul 2023 113,412 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

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

both rear tyres fitted inside/outside around the wrong way

reverse light not working

Pass 22 Jul 2022 109,220 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 106,817 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 104,105 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 102,020 miles

Front Oil leak

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 100,248 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 98,692 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 97,397 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 94,667 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 94,663 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 91,133 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 91,132 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 84,845 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 78,418 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 78,418 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 71,797 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 1 Nov 2010 65,999 miles

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

front brake discs worn

offside rear foot and handbrake efforts low

Pass 5 Oct 2009 58,871 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 50,164 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 50,164 miles

Nearside Rear 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 16 Aug 2007 41,605 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 HFU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HFU, 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 HFU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 21 October 2004.

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