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EF04 XHV

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

172,047 mi
Last recorded172,047 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 172,047 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2025 172,045 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2023 168,659 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 158,916 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 149,439 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 141,048 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working hi level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose flexi pipe rattling (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 129,321 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2018 129,321 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 116,664 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 104,190 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 91,946 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 91,946 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 79,369 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 68,061 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 58,602 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 49,980 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 49,980 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 41,736 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 36,352 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 31,983 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 28,215 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)

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 XHV is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 XHV, 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 XHV registered?

EF04 XHV is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 24 June 2004.

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