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EF04 HHB

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

124,145 mi
Last recorded124,145 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2022 124,145 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 120,662 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 109,569 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight weap from turbo area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 109,569 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight weap from turbo area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 90,604 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 77,782 miles

Nearside Front Tyre perished

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

Rear Brake pipe starting to corrode

Pass 2 Jun 2017 65,959 miles

Central brake light not working

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 2 Jun 2017 65,959 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Central brake light not working

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 60,813 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner and outer edges strong advise (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner and outer edges strong advise (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Jun 2016 60,813 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner and outer edges strong advise (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner and outer edges strong advise (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Jun 2015 54,843 miles

N/s/f wiper blade smearing

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 54,843 miles

N/s/f wiper blade smearing

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 49,005 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 38,268 miles

N/S/rear tyre wearing on the outer edge

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S/Rear tyre cracking on the outer sidewall/tread area

Pass 21 Jun 2013 38,268 miles

N/S/rear tyre wearing on the outer edge

O/S/Rear tyre cracking on the outer sidewall/tread area

Pass 8 Jun 2012 31,414 miles

injector seal leaking

Fail 8 Jun 2012 31,413 miles

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

injector seal leaking

Pass 14 Jun 2011 25,847 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs becoming worn and lipped

front brake performance uneven

front tyres feathering on outer edges

rear tyres feathering on outer edges,going out of shape,perishing and cracking up

wheel-trims fitted - retainers not checked

Pass 4 Jun 2010 20,112 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 15,371 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 13,623 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 11,461 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 HHB is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HHB, 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 HHB is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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