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EA54 XJE

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

166,745 mi
Last recorded166,745 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA54 XJE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2018 166,745 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2017 159,568 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 157,409 miles

Gearbox mounting bush worn

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 31 Aug 2016 157,409 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Gearbox mounting bush worn

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Sep 2015 147,549 miles

Fuel pipe slightly damaged rear metal pipe corroded (7.2.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Sep 2015 147,428 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged rear metal pipe corroded (7.2.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 133,524 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2013 116,963 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 95,486 miles

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

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

rear exhaust heat shield loose

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 14 Sep 2011 73,593 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 73,593 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 53,937 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 39,863 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 39,863 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 32,515 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 32,503 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 23,872 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 XJE is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 XJE, 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 XJE is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 26 October 2004.

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