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EF53 BOJ

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

134,676 mi
Last recorded134,676 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 BOJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 134,676 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (offside worse) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated has a small pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front, lower (nearside worse) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on the inner edges (offside worse) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 131,830 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

all metal brake pipes under car starting to corrode

Pass 5 Jan 2024 129,210 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

nearside rear tyre tread starting to crack

offside inner cv boot weeping grease

Pass 13 Jan 2023 123,361 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 116,568 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated gaiter has small hole and slight leak of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing more on inner tread edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 110,521 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2021 110,490 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 105,101 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 97,510 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 90,507 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 83,521 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 83,400 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 77,074 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 70,061 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 63,354 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 56,182 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2012 50,294 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 41,902 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 36,153 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 31,120 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 24,899 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 18,931 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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EF53 BOJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 EF53 BOJ, 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 EF53 BOJ registered?

EF53 BOJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 27 January 2004.

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