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EA54 STX

2004 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

126,411 mi
Last recorded126,411 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 126,411 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer side wall scuffed

Nearside outer sill damaged and door damaged

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive end of outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit scuffed and damaged slightly in side wall would advise attention (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 29 Mar 2018 126,411 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer side wall scuffed

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside outer sill damaged and door damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive end of outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit scuffed and damaged slightly in side wall would advise attention (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 31 Mar 2017 119,938 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 119,923 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 116,439 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/r (4.1.E.1)

driver seat wont tilt forward

Fail 30 Mar 2016 116,439 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/r (4.1.E.1)

driver seat wont tilt forward

knocking noise cambelt area

Pass 20 Nov 2015 114,735 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 101,726 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 101,612 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Nov 2013 91,161 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 91,161 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 75,152 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 Aug 2012 75,126 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 56,697 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 40,578 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 23,363 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 19,669 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 STX is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 STX, 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 STX registered?

EA54 STX is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 20 October 2004.

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