CarVerify

Free Car Check

EF04 ERX

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Diesel 1399cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

184,077 mi
Last recorded184,077 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 184,077 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 184,077 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 179,524 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 179,524 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 174,558 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 163,918 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 152,964 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 152,964 miles

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

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

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 9 May 2014 145,131 miles

both rear tyres low on tread.

Pass 8 May 2013 129,600 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 115,531 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded.

Nearside front brake pads getting low, approx 3-4mm.

Fail 12 May 2012 115,445 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both rear coil springs corroded.

Nearside front brake pads getting low, approx 3-4mm.

Pass 24 May 2011 101,168 miles

Both rear coil springs starting to corrode.

Nearside rear tyre starting to get low.

Fail 24 May 2011 101,168 miles

Both rear coil springs starting to corrode.

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre starting to get low.

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

Pass 21 May 2010 85,252 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 69,966 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 52,980 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2007 40,515 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
Full Ford Fiesta reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EF04 ERX is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 ERX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EF04 ERX?

You can check the full history of EF04 ERX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EF04 ERX registered?

EF04 ERX is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 May 2004.

Is EF04 ERX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF04 ERX shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EF04 ERX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EF04 ERX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.