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EG04 FKV

2004 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

85,088 mi
Last recorded85,088 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 85,088 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))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 82,277 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smeary/perishing/wear indicators yellow (3.4 (b) (i))

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

timing belt change history? (due 8year/100k intervals)

Pass 9 Nov 2023 79,124 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smeary/perishing/wear indicators yellow (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and tyre cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and tyre cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

timing belt change history? (due 8year/100k intervals)

Pass 17 Nov 2022 76,387 miles

Both rear tyres treads perishing and in poor condition.

Coil spring corroded Both rear suspension coil springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion to nearside and offside rear suspension coil spring top mount hangers and rear chassis rails.

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread perishing, low and balding towards edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Valve stem rubber perishing. (5.2.3 (j))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Some judder to all service brakes. (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 17 Nov 2022 76,387 miles

Both rear tyres treads perishing and in poor condition.

Coil spring corroded Both rear suspension coil springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion to nearside and offside rear suspension coil spring top mount hangers and rear chassis rails.

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread perishing, low and balding towards edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Valve stem rubber perishing. (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Some judder to all service brakes. (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 74,087 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 72,673 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smeary & wear indicators yellow (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 71,051 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 67,484 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 63,873 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 60,502 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 56,917 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 52,825 miles

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

adv cambelt change.

front wiper wear indicators yellow and smeary.

Pass 8 Nov 2013 49,174 miles

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

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)

front wiper wear indicators yellow and smeary.

Fail 16 Nov 2012 46,029 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

front brake discs lipping.

front wiper wear indicators yellow and smeary.

Pass 16 Nov 2012 46,029 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs lipping.

front wiper wear indicators yellow and smeary.

Pass 18 Nov 2011 42,291 miles

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

crack in coolant header tank - not leaking.

front brake discs lipping.

nearside and offside front tyre treads low (175/65R1482T)

nearside rear tyre tread lifting and wearing unevenly (175/65r1482h)

rear wiper perished.

Pass 11 Nov 2010 38,343 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 34,086 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

handbrake lever travel @ 8 notches - not coming to stop.

nearside and offside front wiper wear indicators yellow and slightly smearing screen.

Pass 19 Nov 2009 34,086 miles

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

handbrake lever travel @ 8 notches - not coming to stop.

nearside and offside front wiper wear indicators yellow and slightly smearing screen.

Fail 18 Sep 2008 27,823 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 27,823 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 20,786 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 FKV 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 82.6%.

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 FKV, 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 FKV registered?

EG04 FKV is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 4 August 2004.

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