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EF54 ZGJ

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

149,021 mi
Last recorded149,021 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF54 ZGJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2022 149,021 miles

Nearside Front Seat unable to fold forward

Offside Front Seat unable to fold forward

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

Fail 4 Jun 2022 149,021 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat unable to fold forward

Offside Front Seat unable to fold forward

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

Pass 8 May 2021 144,823 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 141,203 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 136,836 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front seat reclining handle broken

Fail 5 Apr 2019 136,836 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front seat reclining handle broken

Pass 9 Apr 2018 132,848 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2018 132,847 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre poor on outer edge

Pass 25 Apr 2017 127,355 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 119,570 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 112,638 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 95,678 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jul 2014 95,678 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2013 76,621 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 72,381 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 65,932 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 65,932 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 59,001 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 59,001 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 52,963 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 46,046 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 36,299 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 ZGJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol 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 ZGJ, 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 ZGJ registered?

EF54 ZGJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 December 2004.

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