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EG04 EFX

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

94,453 mi
Last recorded94,453 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2016 94,453 miles

body work damaged

both rear shock dust cover insecure

Fail 22 Sep 2016 94,283 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear outer sill (6.1.B.2)

body damage on all panels

corrosion on offside front metal brake pipe

front No plate deteriorated

nearside front fog lamp lens broken

Pass 9 Oct 2015 86,953 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2015 86,952 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Fail 13 Oct 2014 78,157 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s washer jet in poor condition

Pass 13 Oct 2014 78,157 miles

o/s washer jet in poor condition

Pass 11 Oct 2013 72,308 miles

bonnet release handle broken

both front indicator bulbs faded

damage to nearside front wheel rim

exhaust system heavily corroded

front number plate poor

movement in offside rear wheel bearing

offside sill corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2013 72,293 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

bonnet release handle broken

both front indicator bulbs faded

damage to nearside front wheel rim

exhaust system heavily corroded

front number plate poor

movement in offside rear wheel bearing

nearside front tyre wearing low on edges and perishing

offside front tyre worn close to legal limit and heavily perished advise replacment

offside sill corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2012 65,827 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Oct 2011 56,706 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

dampness around steering rack

Fail 7 Oct 2011 56,704 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

dampness around steering rack

front brake discs worn

one rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 13 Oct 2010 48,425 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

dampness around steering rack

Pass 6 Oct 2009 39,378 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2009 39,378 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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)

bonnet pull broken

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 2 Oct 2008 30,585 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 24,004 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre getting low

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall damaged, not exposing cords

rear silencer repaired with paste

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 EFX is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 EFX, 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 EFX is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 7 July 2004.

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