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EF54 VFG

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

130,954 mi
Last recorded130,954 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF54 VFG
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2022 130,954 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2022 130,954 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 130,495 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 128,433 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near rear trailing arm bushes. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near rear trailing arm bushes. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jan 2021 128,430 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near rear trailing arm bushes. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near rear trailing arm bushes. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2020 124,409 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Rear seatbelts ()

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn and low tread, on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material By hub (1.1.11 (c))

Spare unchecked due to load

Fail 4 Jan 2020 124,409 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Rear seatbelts ()

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp aim too high Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn and low tread, on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material By hub (1.1.11 (c))

Spare unchecked due to load

Stop lamp(s) not working Both sides (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 120,163 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rear axle mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear seatbelts unchecked

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside tyres edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2017 116,190 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Spare unchecked

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both nearside tyres (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Dec 2017 116,190 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Spare unchecked

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both nearside tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 111,464 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2016 111,464 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Lower, outer, both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 105,719 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both nearside & offside (3.6.B.4d)

Rear coil spring corroded Both nearside & offside (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Dec 2015 105,718 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (7.1.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both nearside & offside (3.6.B.4d)

Rear coil spring corroded Both nearside & offside (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 98,688 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 92,257 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 84,490 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 76,292 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 68,099 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 60,659 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 52,074 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 43,165 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 VFG is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 VFG, 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 VFG is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 24 December 2004.

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