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EF04 PXS

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

114,506 mi
Last recorded114,506 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF04 PXS
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 114,506 miles

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Dog bone mount perished (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Flexi pipe clip missing

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Beam bushes perished and split (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2025 114,176 miles

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Perished (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Flexi brake hose clip missing

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Bushes perished and split (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Bushes perished and split (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2025 114,174 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength O/S/R sill corroded and has hole in (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Perished (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Flexi brake hose clip missing

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Bushes perished and split (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Bushes perished and split (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 113,966 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Jan 2024 113,966 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Jan 2023 113,427 miles

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

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

Road wheel slightly distorted all (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 112,402 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 112,031 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 111,608 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2020 111,608 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust back box mount / system corroded

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

Pass 19 Jan 2019 110,406 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2019 110,406 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 108,073 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 106,731 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1954516 falken inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 102,397 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both ns and os (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 98,647 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 98,647 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 96,411 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 96,411 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Jan 2013 84,472 miles

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

o/s/r tyre has a small cut in side wall but not showing cords

Pass 6 Jan 2012 81,463 miles

off side rear lamp filled with water but not affecting lamps

Fail 6 Jan 2012 81,463 miles

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

off side rear lamp filled with water but not affecting lamps

Pass 21 Jan 2011 80,867 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 78,826 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 62,775 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 37,430 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 PXS is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black 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 PXS, 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 PXS is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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