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EF54 HDL

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

138,841 mi
Last recorded138,841 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF54 HDL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2021 138,841 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2021 138,841 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2020 138,483 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 135,714 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 133,500 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 131,401 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 131,387 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 131,365 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 121,318 miles

engine light on

Pass 28 Aug 2014 104,380 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 90,919 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Sep 2012 86,735 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 85,801 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 83,239 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 76,009 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 76,004 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f tyre in poor condition

Pass 1 Dec 2007 46,298 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2007 46,287 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 HDL is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HDL, 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 HDL registered?

EF54 HDL is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 20 December 2004.

Is EF54 HDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF54 HDL shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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