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EF53 PJV

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

62,487 mi
Last recorded62,487 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 PJV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 62,487 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 55,355 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 46,734 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 42,592 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 42,365 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 42,365 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 42,020 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 41,307 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Adjecent flex pipe bracket (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 40,214 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 38,677 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 38,677 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 37,526 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 36,066 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 35,079 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 34,298 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 33,170 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 31,335 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 29,758 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 29,756 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 28,124 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 26,783 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 24,930 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 22,713 miles

rear exhaust box is slightly corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2006 19,049 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 PJV is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 PJV, 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

How do I check the history of EF53 PJV?

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What year was EF53 PJV registered?

EF53 PJV is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 7 January 2004.

Is EF53 PJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF53 PJV shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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