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EG04 DFN

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

151,740 mi
Last recorded151,740 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG04 DFN
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 151,740 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive nearside drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2025 151,737 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive nearside drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 148,280 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 144,717 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 141,322 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 141,322 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle osffside reduced effort by 40% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 136,045 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2021 136,045 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 131,745 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 125,792 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 125,792 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 122,771 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 115,194 miles

coolant level low

offside rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

oil leak from gearbox

Fail 24 Feb 2017 115,194 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

coolant level low

offside rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 19 Feb 2016 106,069 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 96,512 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2015 96,512 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

oil leak from offside driveshaft oil seal

Pass 27 Feb 2014 86,758 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 86,757 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 76,896 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 75,896 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 73,477 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 73,477 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 64,308 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 55,382 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 46,023 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 36,601 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 27,707 miles

n/s/r tyre at 2mm

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 DFN is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 DFN, 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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EG04 DFN is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 10 August 2004.

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