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EF04 XHT

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

177,820 mi
Last recorded177,820 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2022 177,820 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges and cracking all over

Offside Rear Welding repair covered in underseal, benefit of doubt given

both ball joint lower starting to split

both rear brake pipes to wheel corroded

nearside rearsubframe mountcorroding

windscreen damage

Fail 15 Oct 2022 177,811 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outersill near wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges and cracking all over

both ball joint lower starting to split

both rear brake pipes to wheel corroded

nearside rearsubframe mountcorroding

windscreen damage

Pass 9 Oct 2021 172,570 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

front exhaust flexy deteriorating

tyres pressures rectified at station

Pass 25 Nov 2020 168,441 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 157,883 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2019 157,883 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 144,157 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 144,157 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2017 138,273 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

nearside front wheel bearing slightly rough

nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play

o/s/r tyre deteriorated 195-50-15

Fail 27 Jul 2017 138,273 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195-50-15 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195-50-15 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

nearside front wheel bearing slightly rough

nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play

o/s/r tyre deteriorated 195-50-15

Pass 25 Jul 2016 134,161 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + deteriorated 195-50-15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front wheel bearing rough

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside front tyre deteriorated. 195-50-15

Pass 20 Jul 2015 130,608 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 127,696 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jul 2014 127,696 miles

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

Oil leak

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 1 Jul 2013 125,592 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 125,592 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 123,316 miles

Rear exhaust heatshield rattling

Pass 27 Jul 2011 120,604 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 103,715 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 85,995 miles

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)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 66,360 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 48,370 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 XHT is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XHT, 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 XHT is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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