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EF04 PWU

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

52,684 mi
Last recorded52,684 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 52,684 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 48,563 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Front and Rear (4.4.3 (a))

Front subframe corroded

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Nov 2024 48,552 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both front (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Front and Rear (4.4.3 (a))

Front subframe corroded

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 43,350 miles

Rear axle corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2023 43,350 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2022 42,358 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 40,245 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 38,702 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 37,238 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 35,421 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 32,934 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 30,009 miles

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 19 May 2015 26,544 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 23,915 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 20,826 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 19,381 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 17,206 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 14,979 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 12,655 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 9,181 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 7,359 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 PWU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 PWU, 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 PWU registered?

EF04 PWU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 16 June 2004.

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