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EF04 XJU

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,987 mi
Last recorded54,987 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 54,987 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 48,655 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 11 Apr 2024 48,655 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 43,125 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2023 43,123 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 39,063 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2021 36,332 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 17 Apr 2021 36,314 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Jul 2019 30,863 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 28,920 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 27,502 miles

offside front tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 30 Jun 2016 26,072 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 24,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 24,602 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 22,697 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 22,697 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 20,296 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 20,296 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 18,572 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 16,522 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 16,522 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 14,802 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 14,802 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 13,029 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 11,022 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 8,267 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 8,267 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (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 XJU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 XJU, 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 XJU registered?

EF04 XJU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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