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EF04 VTX

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

94,128 mi
Last recorded94,128 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF04 VTX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2020 94,128 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2020 94,126 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 80,811 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2019 80,811 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 60,819 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi pipe to back plate. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Jun 2018 71,555 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to and from flexi pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi pipe to back plate. (1.1.11 (c))

engine oil level low.

front tyres worn on edges.

Pass 12 Jun 2017 59,998 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

o/s/f tyre wearing heavily on inner edge

Fail 7 Jun 2017 59,895 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

o/s/f steering rack gaitor slightly twisted

o/s/f tyre wearing heavily on inner edge

Pass 10 Jun 2016 50,102 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 12 Jun 2015 38,828 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Jun 2015 38,828 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 May 2014 32,440 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 31,701 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 30,927 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2011 29,925 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 29,925 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 May 2010 28,355 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 28,355 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2009 26,693 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2008 21,925 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 17,653 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 17,653 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 VTX is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VTX, 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 VTX registered?

EF04 VTX is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 June 2004.

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