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EF04 EAP

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

50,556 mi
Last recorded50,556 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 50,556 miles

Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 45,661 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2024 45,660 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front aim incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 43,679 miles

nearside front ball joint boot starting to deteriorate

Fail 21 Jun 2023 43,679 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

nearside front ball joint boot starting to deteriorate

Pass 16 Jun 2022 41,166 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2022 41,166 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 37,023 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 33,598 miles

Cracking in nearside front tyre tread

Nearside rear tyre on 2.5mm

Pass 9 May 2019 31,195 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 24,939 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2017 23,926 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2017 23,926 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 23,024 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

high level brake light inop

Pass 1 Jul 2015 21,622 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

advise o/s/r tyre perished advise power steering rack damp advise high level brake light inop

Pass 1 Jul 2014 20,198 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

advise o/s/r tyre perished advise front wiperblades worn

Pass 2 Jul 2013 18,444 miles

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

advise power steering rack damp advise o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 4 Jul 2012 16,844 miles

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

advise power steering rack damp advise o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 7 Jul 2011 15,264 miles

advise power steering rack damp advise front brake discs worn advise o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 5 Jul 2010 13,565 miles

both fronts and offside rear tyre treads starting to crack

Fail 5 Jul 2010 13,565 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both fronts and offside rear tyre treads starting to crack

Pass 11 Jun 2009 10,830 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

handbrake adjustment

small cracks in all tyres treads

Fail 11 Jun 2009 10,830 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

handbrake adjustment

small cracks in all tyres treads

Pass 3 Jun 2008 7,777 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

handbrake travel high

slight leak near steering rack

wipers wearing

Fail 8 Jun 2007 5,309 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all tyres cracking

handbrake high

Pass 8 Jun 2007 5,309 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all tyres cracking

handbrake high

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 EAP is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 EAP, 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 EAP is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 18 May 2004.

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