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EF04 VBJ

2004 Ford Fiesta

Orange Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

73,954 mi
Last recorded73,954 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF04 VBJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 73,954 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 72,517 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2024 71,134 miles

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

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

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

radiator expansion bottle leaking

Pass 2 May 2023 69,685 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 68,096 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2021 66,424 miles

lower reading from nearside handbrake

metal brake pipe going to nearside front brake hose corroded

radiator expansion bottle leaking

Fail 13 May 2021 66,421 miles

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

lower reading from nearside handbrake

metal brake pipe going to nearside front brake hose corroded

radiator expansion bottle leaking

Pass 11 May 2020 65,143 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 May 2019 63,415 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 63,415 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 61,383 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both, inner edges worn (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 May 2018 61,383 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both, inner edges worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 May 2017 58,266 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 58,266 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2016 56,239 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 53,409 miles

drivers seat does not lift forward

Pass 12 May 2014 50,595 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 May 2013 47,189 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 May 2012 42,391 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2011 35,663 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2010 28,735 miles

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

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

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

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

wipers smeary.

Pass 21 May 2009 23,371 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 17,676 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 12,742 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 VBJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Orange with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VBJ, 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 VBJ registered?

EF04 VBJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 25 May 2004.

Is EF04 VBJ safe to buy?

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