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EF04 PVU

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

165,563 mi
Last recorded165,563 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF04 PVU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2024 165,563 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2024 165,563 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 160,063 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2023 160,063 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 152,462 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 143,918 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2021 143,918 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2020 139,389 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2020 139,389 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Macpherson strut insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Apr 2019 131,424 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 125,015 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2017 117,821 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2016 106,413 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 106,413 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 94,510 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 81,354 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 75,037 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.3.2d)

Pass 15 May 2012 65,461 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 59,342 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 52,794 miles

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

offside front tyre cut sidewall

Pass 27 May 2009 46,527 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 39,078 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 27,998 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 PVU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 PVU, 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 PVU registered?

EF04 PVU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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