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EG04 DFF

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,509 mi
Last recorded141,509 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG04 DFF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2021 141,509 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 139,296 miles

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

oil leek at back of engine

Pass 8 Feb 2019 133,688 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Feb 2019 133,688 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Possible fuel leak

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 132,269 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust corroded and holed

Pass 12 Aug 2016 131,193 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 131,185 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 127,329 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 122,124 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 122,124 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2013 119,537 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 119,537 miles

Front Windscreen wiper control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 117,490 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 117,490 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 1 Jul 2011 112,001 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 112,001 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 106,081 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 106,081 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 83,054 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 63,874 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 47,640 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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EG04 DFF is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 EG04 DFF, 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 EG04 DFF registered?

EG04 DFF is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 12 July 2004.

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