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EG04 EPV

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

139,408 mi
Last recorded139,408 miles
Recorded on10 May 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG04 EPV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 May 2022 139,408 miles

Front wipers smearing

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

Rear brake pipes have been covered in grease on them

exhaust has minor blow

Fail 22 Apr 2022 139,345 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

o/s/r shock absorber dust cover loose

rear coil springs rusty

Pass 1 Apr 2021 137,077 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 137,077 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 133,417 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 128,909 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 23 May 2018 126,004 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 125,948 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2017 120,786 miles

Rear road springs corroded on lower links

Pass 25 May 2016 113,183 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 113,129 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Jun 2015 108,242 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 108,242 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 97,005 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyres worn on edges

nearside wiper blade split on ends

some corrosion rear exhaust box

Pass 30 May 2014 97,005 miles

front tyres worn on edges

nearside wiper blade split on ends

some corrosion rear exhaust box

Pass 7 Jun 2013 86,416 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 86,416 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 6 Aug 2012 78,030 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 78,030 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 70,059 miles

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 12 Aug 2010 60,079 miles

front number plate slightly damaged

Fail 11 Aug 2010 60,066 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 28 Aug 2009 51,995 miles

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

damage to front number plate

Fail 13 Aug 2008 40,867 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 40,867 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 30,561 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/rear tyre worn on outer edge

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 EPV is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 EPV, 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 EPV registered?

EG04 EPV is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 26 July 2004.

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