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EA54 LHF

2004 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

91,093 mi
Last recorded91,093 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA54 LHF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 May 2026 91,093 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

General under body corrosion

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

back box outer skin corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2024 87,999 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 83,425 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 82,096 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 79,437 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 78,060 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 78,057 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 76,627 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 73,931 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 10 Oct 2018 73,931 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 69,782 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 66,497 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and has age cracks in tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 62,963 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 62,963 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 59,215 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 54,507 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Oct 2013 54,481 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 49,872 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

wipers smear

Pass 11 Oct 2011 44,611 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

wipers smear

Pass 14 Oct 2010 39,748 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 34,167 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 28,740 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 21,855 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 LHF is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 LHF, 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 LHF registered?

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

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