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EF04 EKM

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

60,581 mi
Last recorded60,581 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 60,581 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 60,026 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 59,215 miles
Fail 11 May 2024 59,215 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 May 2023 58,393 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 56,144 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 55,274 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector damage

Pass 7 May 2020 54,812 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2020 54,812 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2019 53,788 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 52,501 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked. (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 May 2018 52,499 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked. (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 May 2017 51,730 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 50,836 miles
Fail 14 May 2016 50,836 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2015 49,530 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 48,637 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 47,336 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2012 45,168 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2011 43,091 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 43,091 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 May 2010 40,379 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 33,926 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2008 28,607 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 28,607 miles

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 May 2007 22,773 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 EKM 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 76.9%.

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 EKM, 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 EKM registered?

EF04 EKM is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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