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EF04 KXD

2004 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

103,246 mi
Last recorded103,246 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF04 KXD
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Mar 2019 103,246 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 95,259 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2018 95,154 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.80mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust hanger broken

Pass 4 Apr 2017 85,827 miles

Both front tyres have worn non-primary tread.

Exhaust brackets corroded but system still secure at time of test.

General signs of corrosion to underside of vehicle and components.

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

Noise from O/S/R brake on rotation.

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

Signs of wear to rear beam axle bushes.

Slight corrosion to N/S/R sill.

Fail 28 Mar 2017 85,825 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Both front tyres have worn non-primary tread.

Exhaust brackets corroded but system still secure at time of test.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (3.5.1i)

General signs of corrosion to underside of vehicle and components.

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

Noise from O/S/F and O/S/R brakes on rotation.

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

Signs of wear to rear beam axle bushes.

Slight corrosion to N/S/R sill.

Pass 8 Mar 2016 75,575 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 65,112 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 65,112 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front 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 27 May 2014 60,847 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 May 2013 55,585 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 50,999 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 45,652 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 39,319 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 33,473 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 29,098 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 27,710 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 27,710 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 19,629 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 KXD is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,596cc petrol 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 KXD, 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 KXD is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 June 2004.

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