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EF04 ATY

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

133,828 mi
Last recorded133,828 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF04 ATY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 133,828 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jul 2025 133,778 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 119,202 miles

Offside Front Inner driveshaft seal leaking

Fail 22 Jul 2024 119,202 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner driveshaft seal leaking

Pass 25 Jul 2023 99,825 miles

Both rear coil springs are slightly corroded

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

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

Rear Exhaust mount is broken

Rear Exhaust mount is corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2022 87,246 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 77,805 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 68,931 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 59,086 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 48,047 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 43,292 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 39,450 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 35,497 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 32,137 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 31,232 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 30,425 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 29,329 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 27,921 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 20,029 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 23,566 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 15,126 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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EF04 ATY is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 EF04 ATY, 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 EF04 ATY registered?

EF04 ATY is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 May 2004.

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