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EF04 KXW

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

167,627 mi
Last recorded167,627 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2015
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF04 KXW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2015 167,627 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has small cuts

Fail 3 Dec 2015 167,625 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre has small cuts

Pass 8 Dec 2014 152,786 miles

Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 28 Nov 2014 152,768 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 May 2013 151,510 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 138,582 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight body damage to offside rear wheel arch

Fail 6 Jun 2012 138,581 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight body damage to offside rear wheel arch

Pass 7 Jun 2011 131,609 miles

exhaust heat shield insecure at rear

nearside rear child seat fitted unable to test seatbelt

Fail 6 Jun 2011 131,609 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust heat shield insecure at rear

nearside rear child seat fitted unable to test seatbelt

Pass 9 Jun 2010 112,541 miles

near side front wheel buckled

Fail 9 Jun 2010 112,541 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

near side front wheel buckled

Pass 26 Mar 2009 99,269 miles

n/s/rear tyre is loosing its shape

Pass 14 Apr 2008 68,515 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 45,606 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 KXW is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 KXW, 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 KXW is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 25 May 2004.

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