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EF04 RHU

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,064 mi
Last recorded103,064 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF04 RHU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2021 103,064 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Aug 2021 103,062 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 97,428 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 94,288 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 88,463 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 84,059 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 84,059 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 79,568 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 76,215 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 76,215 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 31 Jul 2014 69,610 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 69,610 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 23 Aug 2013 64,112 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 57,493 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 50,130 miles

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Aug 2010 42,594 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 36,921 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 19,107 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 11,917 miles

brake fluid over filled right to top of res neck

Fail 13 Apr 2007 11,917 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake fluid over filled right to top of res neck

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 RHU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RHU, 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 RHU registered?

EF04 RHU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 July 2004.

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