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EF54 OAL

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

114,840 mi
Last recorded114,840 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF54 OAL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2021 114,840 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to nearside rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside rear worn to legal limit ,recommend early replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 114,719 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded to offside front flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to nearside rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low rectified (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low rectified (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside rear worn to legal limit ,recommend early replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 109,157 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2020 109,157 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear tyres splitting on inner side wall advise replacement

Pass 28 Oct 2019 103,785 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 95,788 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 87,230 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

rear tyres starting to perish inside sidewalls

Pass 31 Oct 2016 82,506 miles

both front tyres cracked inner side wall but not showing cordes

Pass 5 Oct 2015 78,769 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 78,734 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 74,683 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 60,779 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 60,779 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 43,496 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 39,034 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 34,524 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 29,418 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 24,592 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 17,829 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 OAL is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 OAL, 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 OAL registered?

EF54 OAL is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 14 December 2004.

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