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EA54 VUE

2004 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

97,983 mi
Last recorded97,983 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 97,983 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2026 97,983 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 96,167 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 92,276 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 90,881 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n\s off\s front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted n\s off\s rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 20 Sep 2023 90,881 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n\s off\s front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted n\s off\s rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 88,770 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2021 85,851 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 82,868 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 79,439 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 76,159 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 76,159 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 73,921 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 68,892 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 64,201 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 58,750 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 52,019 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2012 44,950 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 44,950 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 39,573 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 20 Jul 2010 35,316 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 30,319 miles

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 24 Jul 2008 25,382 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 20,247 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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)

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 VUE is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 VUE, 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 VUE registered?

EA54 VUE is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 October 2004.

Is EA54 VUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA54 VUE shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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