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EF53 PWX

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

146,008 mi
Last recorded146,008 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 PWX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2024 146,008 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 138,274 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front shock absorber protection cover missing

Pass 27 Sep 2022 127,335 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 119,873 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 112,588 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 111,119 miles

INNER FACE FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED. O/S/R BRAKE PIPE CORRODED. SCREEN DAMAGED N/S

Pass 9 Oct 2018 108,811 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Oct 2018 108,811 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/50R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 104,753 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 100,185 miles

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

eml on

Fail 18 Oct 2016 100,178 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure below limit and out of shape 195/50/15 (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

eml on

Pass 14 May 2015 94,905 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

engine management light is on

front tyre wear is uneven

n/s front tyre outer side wall is cut

n/s sill is damaged

Pass 14 May 2014 89,340 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 73,908 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 60,435 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 60,435 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 46,114 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 44,056 miles

Both front brake discs slightly worn.

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 32,266 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 28,018 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 22,974 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 20,579 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 PWX is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 PWX, 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 PWX is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 8 January 2004.

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