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EF04 COU

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

146,909 mi
Last recorded146,909 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF04 COU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2018 146,909 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 139,908 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust hangers broken

Fail 31 Jan 2017 139,908 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust hangers broken

Pass 1 Feb 2016 132,901 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2016 132,801 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 125,390 miles

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

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

front to back brake pipe showing slight corrision

n/s rear tyre showing slight signs cracking

Pass 3 Feb 2014 118,183 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2014 118,183 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 112,667 miles

Coolant leak

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)

expansion tank swelling and cracked and leaking.plastic handle of bonnet pull is broken.

Pass 30 Jan 2012 107,677 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 102,936 miles

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

both rear axle beam bushs worn slightly

Pass 27 May 2010 93,897 miles

brake pads wearing low

Pass 20 Apr 2009 75,840 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 58,048 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 41,086 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 COU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 COU, 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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EF04 COU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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