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EG04 EBX

2004 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

60,273 mi
Last recorded60,273 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG04 EBX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 60,273 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 54,789 miles

Exhaust heatshield insecure

General underbody/underbody components corroded

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 54,572 miles

offside front lower wing corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2022 54,572 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

offside front lower wing corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2021 54,220 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both Sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 53,929 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top mount corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 53,325 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 52,293 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 52,293 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 50,147 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 48,143 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 48,143 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 45,325 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 42,974 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 42,974 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 39,987 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 39,987 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 37,411 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 34,210 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 30,870 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 26,815 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 20,222 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 14,383 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 EBX is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 EG04 EBX, 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 EBX registered?

EG04 EBX is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 21 July 2004.

Is EG04 EBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EG04 EBX shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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