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EF04 SNZ

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

114,411 mi
Last recorded114,411 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2020 114,411 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

nearside parking brake efficiency requirements only just met

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 14 Feb 2020 114,034 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

nearside parking brake efficiency requirements only just met

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 31 Dec 2019 112,291 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear heat shield loose

Fail 7 Oct 2019 108,106 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction tint (3.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear exhaust shield comes loose

Pass 18 Aug 2018 102,967 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2018 102,967 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 98,984 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2016 87,272 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 84,945 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 82,801 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Jun 2014 82,801 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 80,002 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 12 Jun 2013 80,002 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 75,867 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front worn and perished

Fail 21 Jun 2012 75,867 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front worn and perished

Fail 12 Jun 2012 75,584 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 15 Jun 2011 69,276 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 69,276 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Jun 2010 58,219 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 58,218 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Drivers front seat will not fold forward

Nearside Rear tyre under inflated/punctured

Pass 18 May 2009 50,693 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 44,956 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 38,168 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 SNZ 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 56.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SNZ, 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 SNZ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 25 May 2004.

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