MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
177,820 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
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))
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
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
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
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
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Oil leak
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)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear exhaust heatshield rattling
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?
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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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