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EA54 LGF

2004 Ford Fiesta

Green Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

75,303 mi
Last recorded75,303 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA54 LGF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 75,303 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2025 75,300 miles

Central Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cv boot clip/boot (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened bent due to snapped spring (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/R15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2x rear tyres 175/65/R15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2024 65,417 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At centre hanger. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2024 65,404 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate limit 2.34 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut likely to become detached Retaining nut improperly secured. (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At centre hanger. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 63,854 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2022 63,854 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 61,509 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 59,994 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 58,008 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 55,309 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 52,574 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 52,574 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 49,891 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 49,891 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 46,569 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2016 46,569 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 42,128 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 38,041 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 33,351 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 28,205 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 23,822 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 18,534 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 12,416 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 12,416 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2007 8,906 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 LGF is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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

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