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EA54 VRG

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

71,929 mi
Last recorded71,929 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA54 VRG
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 71,929 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 71,102 miles

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both fronts (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres are cracked in tread and both have nails in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 70,713 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 14 Aug 2023 70,713 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Aug 2022 70,323 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 69,991 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 69,370 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 69,028 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 68,441 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 65,923 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 59,749 miles

all 4 tyres close to legal limit

Pass 30 Nov 2015 54,521 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outside edge

Rear both tyres down to 3ml on outer wear bars

Pass 1 Dec 2014 49,841 miles

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 16 Nov 2013 43,412 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 38,706 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs slightly worn

front tyres starting to perish

Pass 26 Nov 2011 34,048 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front discs slightly worn on inner face

front tyres just starting to perish

Fail 26 Nov 2011 34,048 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front discs slightly worn on inner face

front tyres just starting to perish

Fail 25 Nov 2010 30,960 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 25 Nov 2010 30,960 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 26 Nov 2009 26,608 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 26,608 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 21,916 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 16,671 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 VRG is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 VRG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EA54 VRG registered?

EA54 VRG is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 December 2004.

Is EA54 VRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA54 VRG shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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