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EF04 XLM

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

117,507 mi
Last recorded117,507 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF04 XLM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2021 117,507 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 110,004 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 110,004 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2019 101,282 miles

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

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

Radiator damaged .

Pass 27 Nov 2018 92,142 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 92,142 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 85,343 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 79,775 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2016 69,687 miles

both rear suspension springs corroded at the bottom

nearside front tyre worn low on edges

offside front tyre worn low on edges

Fail 17 Jun 2016 69,687 miles

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

both rear suspension springs corroded at the bottom

high level brake light not working

nearside front tyre worn low on edges

offside front tyre worn low on edges

Pass 17 Jun 2015 64,406 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 59,043 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 53,892 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 48,812 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 44,452 miles

front wipers smearing

Pass 24 Jun 2010 40,333 miles

front wipers smearing

steering rack wet

Pass 25 Jun 2009 34,550 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 27,891 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 21,979 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 XLM is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 XLM, 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 XLM registered?

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

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