CarVerify

Free Car Check

EF54 EPL

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Diesel 1398cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

161,739 mi
Last recorded161,739 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF54 EPL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2016 161,739 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 145,720 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 May 2015 145,613 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2014 136,749 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Mar 2014 136,732 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 124,213 miles

front brake application is uneven.

Pass 6 Mar 2012 110,141 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 95,664 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 82,323 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

high leval brake light not working

Fail 8 Mar 2010 82,323 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

high leval brake light not working

Pass 23 Nov 2009 80,003 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 61,820 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

aux belt worn

front brake discs worn

nearside front tyre worn on shoulder

nearside rear tyre worn on shoulder

Pass 12 Nov 2007 42,477 miles

brake pedal rubber wear

front bumper damaged

n/s/f tyre outer wall scuffed

o/s/f fog light insecure

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
Full Ford Fiesta reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EF54 EPL is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EF54 EPL, 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 EF54 EPL?

You can check the full history of EF54 EPL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EF54 EPL registered?

EF54 EPL is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 November 2004.

Is EF54 EPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF54 EPL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EF54 EPL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EF54 EPL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.