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EF54 VTP

2004 Ford Fiesta

Red Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

101,665 mi
Last recorded101,665 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF54 VTP
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 101,665 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel filler neck ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 100,248 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 96,723 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 94,874 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 94,218 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 93,661 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 90,825 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 87,473 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 84,171 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 81,291 miles

Front brake discs pitted

nail in n/s/r tyre

Fail 22 Jul 2016 81,281 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake discs pitted

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 24 Jul 2015 77,386 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2015 77,386 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 73,494 miles

Nearside Rear 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 26 Jul 2013 69,292 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 62,335 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 53,093 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 43,871 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 34,672 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 23,355 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 15,205 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 VTP is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 VTP, 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 VTP registered?

EF54 VTP is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 13 December 2004.

Is EF54 VTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF54 VTP shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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