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EF04 YLW

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

122,029 mi
Last recorded122,029 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2019 122,029 miles

Central Rear High level brake light not working.

Offside Front Bottom ball joint boot deteriorated, not to excess.

Offside Front Seat tilt handle broken.

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust resting on body mount. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Oct 2019 122,029 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear High level brake light not working.

Offside Front Bottom ball joint boot deteriorated, not to excess.

Offside Front Seat tilt handle broken.

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust resting on body mount. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 115,232 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 115,231 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 110,534 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 110,534 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 104,762 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 98,233 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 90,879 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 83,718 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 77,545 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 77,545 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 70,326 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 57,144 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 42,946 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 30,695 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 19,248 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 18,439 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 YLW is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YLW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF04 YLW registered?

EF04 YLW is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 June 2004.

Is EF04 YLW safe to buy?

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