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EF04 FDZ

2004 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

90,401 mi
Last recorded90,401 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF04 FDZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2021 90,401 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 90,398 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread depth good but suffering from bad cracking in primary grooves--195/50R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 85,407 miles

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights aim ok ()

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened has scoring and pitting of the inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded backing (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 85,406 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both front ind showing too much white light (4.4.3 (a))

Front Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits see print out (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Driver's seat with a defective structure seat back not moving back or forth (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded behind tank (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened both rear springs have heavy scale corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights aim ok ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has low tread also no visible tread outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective blade split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened has scoring and pitting of the inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has low tread 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded backing (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 81,306 miles

Coil spring corroded BOTH REARS -BADLY CORRODED (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect STRUT (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FROM FLEXY HOSE TO CENTER JOINT (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted BEAD (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2019 81,305 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FROM W/CYL TO FLEXY HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged SPLIT (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded BOTH REARS -BADLY CORRODED (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect STRUT (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FROM FLEXY HOSE TO CENTER JOINT (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted BEAD (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 76,327 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON 3.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from w/cyl to flexxy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded BOTH -BADLY CORRODED (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Mar 2018 76,326 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON 3.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from w/cyl to flexxy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring corroded BOTH -BADLY CORRODED (2.4.C.1b)

engine oil slightly over max

Pass 17 Mar 2017 71,043 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front flexi clipped in but loose

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 17 Mar 2017 71,040 miles

Nearside 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 Brake pipe inadequately supported flexi (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/50/15 (4.1.D.1b)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Front flexi clipped in but loose

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 66,072 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 59,976 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

a/c rad heavily dammaged

Pass 11 Apr 2014 53,431 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 47,477 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2013 47,477 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 41,810 miles

slight surface cracks on rear tyres

Fail 19 Apr 2011 35,711 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 35,711 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 30,282 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 22,549 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 21,944 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 15,830 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 FDZ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FDZ, 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 FDZ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 12 May 2004.

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