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EF04 SPZ

2004 Ford Fiesta

White Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

182,049 mi
Last recorded182,049 miles
Recorded on17 May 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF04 SPZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 May 2023 182,049 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn close to legal limit 2-3mm, mis-shaped

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre cracked/aged

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear brake pipe(s) corroded but not considered excessive

engine has a obvious combustion/gas leak coming from under the engine cover but not fully assessable or causing vapour

Pass 19 May 2022 176,026 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material around fuel tank and front to rear underbody (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2021 174,202 miles

Front to rear brake pipes corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Driver's (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 19 May 2021 174,202 miles

Front to rear brake pipes corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Driver's (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2020 168,969 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside and offside rear(pre hose) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Road wheel slightly distorted both fronts and nearside rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both nearside and offside front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 166,737 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 154,157 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Jun 2018 154,149 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 146,908 miles

BOTH REAR AXLE BUSHES PERISHED

ENGINE BREATHER SPLIT

Gearbox mounting defective LOWER ARM ()

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Jun 2017 146,899 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

BOTH REAR AXLE BUSHES PERISHED

ENGINE BREATHER SPLIT

Gearbox mounting defective LOWER ARM ()

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 138,498 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust centre section corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2016 138,498 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust centre section corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2015 128,499 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2015 128,499 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 118,734 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 108,898 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear tyre in poor condition

Fail 1 Jun 2013 108,898 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear tyre in poor condition

Fail 12 Jun 2012 100,144 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 100,144 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 89,879 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 89,822 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 79,239 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 79,239 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 15 Jun 2009 67,522 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 53,132 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 41,150 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 SPZ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 SPZ, 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 SPZ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 26 May 2004.

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