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EF53 OXB

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,642 mi
Last recorded116,642 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 OXB
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2021 116,642 miles

Emissions not tested ALL SCALES TOO HIGH (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

N/S/F TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT

Pass 28 Aug 2020 102,133 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 102,133 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2020 101,514 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 28 Sep 2019 48,545 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 96,270 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 88,019 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 85,103 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 83,731 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 80,777 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 80,777 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 70,940 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing more on inner edge

Fail 4 Apr 2014 70,933 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

nearside front tyre wearing more on inner edge

Pass 13 Mar 2013 58,318 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 45,794 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2011 36,526 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 36,526 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 32,510 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 29,555 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 25,776 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 21,142 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 OXB 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 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 EF53 OXB, 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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EF53 OXB is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 16 February 2004.

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