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EF04 ECW

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

157,164 mi
Last recorded157,164 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF04 ECW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2021 157,164 miles

All 4 suspension coil springs starting to corrode

Exhaust corroding

Nearside front tyre worn close to 1.6mm limit

Offside rear tyre perished , nail in tread & approaching wear markers 2mm

Wiper starting to smear

Pass 13 Aug 2020 155,013 miles

Offside front metal brake pipe covered in grease

Offside rear metal brake pipe starting to corrode

Offside rear tyre perished & worn close to wear markers

Pass 20 Aug 2019 151,581 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front brake discs show wear

Offside front metal brake pipe greased

Offside rear metal brake pipe to flexi & wheel cylinder starting to corrode

Offside rear tyre wearing on edges & starting to perish

Pass 20 Aug 2018 147,391 miles

Exhaust corroding

Front & Rear No plates deteriorating

Offside front metal brake pipe starting to corrode

Offside rear metal brake pipe corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2018 147,369 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Both sides front lower ball joints small splits in dust cover

Exhaust corroding

Front & Rear No plates deteriorating

Offside front metal brake pipe starting to corrode

Offside rear metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2017 141,048 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2017 141,048 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Aug 2016 134,442 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 128,915 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 123,530 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 110,336 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 89,852 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 69,125 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 47,257 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 29,424 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 20,815 miles

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

advise rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 17 May 2007 15,864 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 ECW is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 ECW, 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 ECW registered?

EF04 ECW is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 25 May 2004.

Is EF04 ECW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF04 ECW shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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