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EF54 HGM

2004 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,543 mi
Last recorded125,543 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF54 HGM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2018 125,543 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2018 126,540 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 118,391 miles

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

Oil leak ()

engine management light on

Fail 7 Dec 2017 118,391 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

engine management light on

Pass 20 Dec 2016 108,017 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 108,017 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 99,572 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 99,572 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 20 Dec 2014 87,526 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 77,031 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 68,815 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2011 62,650 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 57,867 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Fail 10 Dec 2010 57,823 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2009 52,069 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2009 52,069 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2008 43,797 miles

both front tyre treads wearing on outer edge

Pass 28 Nov 2007 34,877 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 HGM is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HGM, 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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EF54 HGM is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 23 December 2004.

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