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EF04 NRL

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

141,296 mi
Last recorded141,296 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF04 NRL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 141,296 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 135,925 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 131,735 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 126,018 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 118,220 miles

Coil spring corroded Both Rear (BASE) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 107,806 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 107,806 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 99,714 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 99,714 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2018 89,073 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 76,682 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 68,648 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 55,122 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both front tyres waering thin and tread cracking

n/s/r tyre tread cracking

Pass 29 May 2015 55,122 miles

both front tyres waering thin and tread cracking

n/s/r tyre tread cracking

Pass 26 May 2014 45,645 miles
Fail 26 May 2014 45,645 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 10 Jun 2013 41,561 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 41,561 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 35,650 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 31,295 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 27,149 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

exhaust system starting to corrode.

n/s wiper smearing screen

Fail 26 Jun 2010 27,149 miles

Nearside 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)

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

exhaust system starting to corrode.

n/s wiper smearing screen

Pass 15 Jun 2009 23,354 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust starting to corrode

front brake discs starting to become worn and lipped

rear tyres worn on outer edges and starting to crack up

Fail 30 Jun 2008 19,898 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 19,898 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 16,269 miles

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)

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 NRL is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 NRL, 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 NRL registered?

EF04 NRL is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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