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EF04 LRJ

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

104,652 mi
Last recorded104,652 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF04 LRJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2017 104,652 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2016 99,053 miles

drive belt starting to fray

nail in n/s/r tyre

Fail 29 Dec 2015 99,010 miles

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

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

drive belt starting to fray

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 7 Jan 2015 90,221 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2015 90,171 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 6 Jan 2014 83,513 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

rear tyres worn low on inner edges

Fail 6 Jan 2014 83,513 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 31 Dec 2012 75,509 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2012 68,754 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2012 68,754 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 66,106 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2010 61,275 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 61,273 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2009 57,057 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

injector seals leaking

Pass 23 May 2008 51,941 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 45,346 miles

reversing light not working

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 LRJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LRJ, 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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What year was EF04 LRJ registered?

EF04 LRJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 26 May 2004.

Is EF04 LRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF04 LRJ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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