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EA54 RAX

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

138,900 mi
Last recorded138,900 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2015
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA54 RAX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2015 138,900 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 126,271 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)

vehicle is emitting blue smoke but clears after while.

Pass 8 Jan 2013 108,894 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 8 Jan 2013 108,894 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 93,175 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

center high level stop lamp not working

front brake application slightly uneven

nearside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

slight cut in nearside front tyre outer side wall

Fail 30 Jan 2012 93,175 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

center high level stop lamp not working

front brake application slightly uneven

nearside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

slight cut in nearside front tyre outer side wall

Pass 29 Jan 2011 79,830 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2011 79,830 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 30 Jan 2010 69,911 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2010 69,911 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 60,963 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 52,541 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 52,541 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 26 Jan 2007 43,476 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 43,476 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 RAX is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RAX, 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 RAX is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 14 October 2004.

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