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EF54 EXH

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

70,436 mi
Last recorded70,436 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF54 EXH
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2016 70,436 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear, at rear marked in yellow (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Header tank cap seal leaking

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

Offside Front light unit missing a screw

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 66,637 miles

front windscreen washers weak

Brake pipe slightly corroded leading to nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded leading to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 61,991 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 14 Oct 2014 61,933 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 28 Sep 2013 57,919 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front tyre perished and has been run flat

offside rear brake slight bind

Pass 6 Oct 2012 52,530 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 52,528 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 48,847 miles

rear exhaust poor condition

Fail 23 Sep 2011 48,847 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

rear exhaust poor condition

Pass 22 Sep 2010 43,846 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 37,665 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 29,757 miles

loose exhaust clamp.

non standard exhaust fitted.

Pass 23 Nov 2007 21,537 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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EF54 EXH is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EF54 EXH, 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 EF54 EXH registered?

EF54 EXH is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 7 December 2004.

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