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EA54 XMO

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

151,384 mi
Last recorded151,384 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA54 XMO
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 151,384 miles

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

coolant level v low (topped up)

front metal brake pipes corroding, covered in grease

n/s/r metal brake pipe corroding, covered in grease

various oil leaks

Fail 9 Oct 2025 151,384 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split, replaced 16" bosch blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working replaced 21 watt bulb and cleaned contacts (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

coolant level v low (topped up)

front metal brake pipes corroding, covered in grease

n/s/r metal brake pipe corroding, covered in grease

various oil leaks

Pass 4 Oct 2024 150,748 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

all metal brake pipes corroding, covered in grease

heavy wear to o/s/f tyre's inner edge

o/s/r tyre's low on tread 2mm

Fail 4 Oct 2024 150,748 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position suspect catch broken (6.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

all metal brake pipes corroding, covered in grease

heavy wear to o/s/f tyre's inner edge

o/s/r tyre's low on tread 2mm

Pass 4 Oct 2023 150,072 miles

front and rear number plates deteriorating

n/s/r shock weak

o/s/f tyre's heavy inner edge wear

o/s/r tyre's low on tread 2mm

Pass 10 Oct 2022 146,180 miles

n/s/r metal brake pipe corroding, covered in grease

o/s/r tyre's getting low 2-3mm

rear shocks weak

Fail 10 Oct 2022 146,180 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

n/s/r metal brake pipe corroding, covered in grease

o/s/r tyre's getting low 2-3mm

rear shocks weak

Pass 8 Oct 2021 138,447 miles

Nearside Rear shock weak

metal brake pipes light corrosion , covered in grease

Pass 1 Oct 2020 135,781 miles

n/s/r shock misting of oil

Pass 10 Oct 2019 130,292 miles

Nearside Rear shock misting of oil

various oil leaks

Fail 10 Oct 2019 130,292 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid put water in washer bottle (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16" blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear shock misting of oil

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21" blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

various oil leaks

Pass 8 Oct 2018 119,010 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2018 119,009 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 102,443 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 82,536 miles

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 11 Oct 2016 82,536 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer bottle filled up (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam h4 bulb replaced (1.7.5a)

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 13 Oct 2015 65,414 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 65,413 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

engine management light on

gear box oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2014 61,738 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

both rear tyre cracking

Fail 5 Nov 2014 61,738 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

both rear tyre cracking

Pass 29 Oct 2013 57,821 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 57,821 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 54,719 miles

front brake discs worn and slight variation

light front link arm play to both sides

Fail 25 Oct 2012 54,719 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front brake discs worn and slight variation

light front link arm play to both sides

Pass 22 Oct 2011 52,757 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 49,047 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 42,660 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 35,291 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 30,112 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 XMO is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 XMO, 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 XMO is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 19 October 2004.

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