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EF04 EEA

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

156,002 mi
Last recorded156,002 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF04 EEA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 156,002 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Reversing lamp inoperative (pre 2009)

Road wheel slightly distorted all (5.2.2 (c) (i))

exhaust heatshield loose

front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

headlamp beam patterns poor

Fail 14 Jul 2025 155,996 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both fronts (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Reversing lamp inoperative (pre 2009)

Road wheel slightly distorted all (5.2.2 (c) (i))

exhaust heatshield loose

front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

headlamp beam patterns poor

Pass 9 Jul 2024 141,224 miles

Nearside Rear reversing light not working

rear heat shields above exhaust are loose

Fail 5 Jul 2024 141,104 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction cleared fault code light staying out faulty o2 sensor (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear reversing light not working

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge and cracking within tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working new bulb fitted (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

rear heat shields above exhaust are loose

Pass 3 Jul 2023 131,877 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 119,306 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 112,403 miles

Central Front Lower Engine mount rubber bush is slightly worn

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

Fail 9 Oct 2019 112,403 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Front Lower Engine mount rubber bush is slightly worn

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 103,049 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Oct 2018 103,049 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 96,880 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Oct 2017 96,880 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 90,697 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outter edges

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner and outterb edges

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 17 Oct 2016 90,697 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outter edges

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner and outterb edges

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 28 Oct 2015 85,191 miles

Nearside Front TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Offside Front TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Pass 28 Oct 2014 81,157 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Oct 2014 81,157 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 78,145 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 69,403 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 69,402 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2011 61,306 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 61,306 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 59,553 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 53,225 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 45,352 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 45,350 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 34,794 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 EEA is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 EEA, 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 EEA is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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