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EF04 ESU

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

47,969 mi
Last recorded47,969 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF04 ESU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 47,969 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Apr 2018 47,969 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 42,726 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 42,726 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working When position lights are on brake lights don't work (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 36,823 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 36,823 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 32,576 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 32,576 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 29,410 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 5 Apr 2014 29,410 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 26,624 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 25,796 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 25,796 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 24,952 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 24,952 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 6 Apr 2010 23,818 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 23,818 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 21,065 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 17,876 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 17,876 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 13,885 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 ESU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 ESU, 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 ESU registered?

EF04 ESU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 26 May 2004.

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