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EF04 LPA

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

143,795 mi
Last recorded143,795 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2020 143,795 miles

no reversing lights

screw in drivers side front tire

signs of gearbox oil leak

slight engine coolant leak

Fail 11 Sep 2020 143,795 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear exhaust box (8.2.2.1 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

no reversing lights

screw in drivers side front tire

signs of gearbox oil leak

slight engine coolant leak

Pass 23 Aug 2019 138,373 miles

Coolant low at time of test

Exhaust rear box corroded

Nearside Rear Trailing arm mounting area corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2019 138,373 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant low at time of test

Exhaust rear box corroded

Nearside Rear Trailing arm mounting area corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre no tread on inner segment and delaminating

Pass 5 Sep 2018 133,366 miles

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 3 Sep 2018 133,318 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Coolant low at time of test

Engine oil low at time of test

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 4 Sep 2017 128,348 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 120,334 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box mounting bracket broken (7.1.2)

Fail 19 May 2016 120,086 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box mounting bracket broken (7.1.2)

Fail 28 May 2015 111,334 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust bracket broken but system secure

Pass 28 May 2015 111,334 miles

exhaust bracket broken but system secure

Pass 28 May 2014 102,857 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 102,820 miles

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

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

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 May 2013 92,561 miles

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

rear exhaust box mounting bracket broken away

Fail 29 May 2013 92,561 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust box mounting bracket broken away

Pass 23 May 2012 80,536 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 69,294 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 May 2010 55,998 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 27 May 2010 55,998 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Pass 28 May 2009 43,225 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 35,268 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on the inside edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on both edges

Fail 19 Jul 2008 35,268 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on the inside edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on both edges

Pass 16 Jun 2007 25,645 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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 LPA is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 LPA, 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 LPA is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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