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EF04 ECA

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

216,493 mi
Last recorded216,493 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF04 ECA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2016 216,493 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

Oil leak engine ()

bonnet catch realease arm missing

exhaust heat shield adrift

Fail 8 Nov 2016 216,289 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak radiator ()

Oil leak engine ()

bonnet catch realease arm missing

exhaust heat shield adrift

Pass 11 Nov 2015 205,408 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 205,408 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 195,005 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 190,082 miles

Oil leak

centre mirror loose

cut in n/s/r tyre sidewall

Fail 18 Nov 2013 190,082 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

centre mirror loose

cut in n/s/r tyre sidewall

Fail 14 Nov 2013 190,074 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

air box loose

coolant very low

turbo pipe loose

Pass 27 Oct 2012 180,430 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 176,035 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 176,035 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 27 Aug 2010 170,488 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 170,488 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 149,101 miles

o/s/f tyre tread low on inner edge

possibly tracking required

Pass 7 Aug 2007 113,240 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 113,240 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

O/S/F drife shaft bearing worn

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 ECA is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 EF04 ECA, 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 ECA is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 12 August 2004.

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