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EF04 WBD

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

101,618 mi
Last recorded101,618 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 101,618 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Handbrake travel high

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Wipers smearing screen

Fail 1 Jul 2026 101,618 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Handbrake travel high

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Wipers smearing screen

Pass 1 May 2025 98,131 miles

Handbrake travel high

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle bushes x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2025 98,131 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering component leaking pressure sensor (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Handbrake travel high

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle bushes x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 93,119 miles

Handbrake travel high

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Washers poor

Wipers smearing

Pass 14 Apr 2023 88,085 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 88,085 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour x 2 (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour x 2 (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure mountings broken and tied against rear road spring (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Central Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 82,320 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 74,346 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2021 74,346 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2019 68,699 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 68,699 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 61,521 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 61,521 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 61,374 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 54,627 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2015 54,627 miles

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

Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 47,506 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 40,822 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 38,198 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 35,130 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2010 31,496 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 27,366 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 23,235 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 17,373 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 WBD is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 WBD, 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 WBD is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 3 June 2004.

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