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EG04 RXS

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

129,484 mi
Last recorded129,484 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG04 RXS
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 129,484 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 150,956 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 84,515 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

MIL Light on

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear silencer corroding

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides wishbones rear mounts (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Oct 2015 87,004 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

MIL Light on

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear silencer corroding

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides wishbones rear mounts (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 83,203 miles

Both front tyre valve stems perishing

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear silencer corroding

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Fail 6 Oct 2014 83,203 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Both front tyre valve stems perishing

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

MIL Light on

Rear silencer corroding

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 9 Oct 2013 79,918 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Fail 9 Oct 2013 79,918 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

MIL Light on

N/S Wiper smearing

O/S/R Tyre perishing and has nail in tread

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 75,695 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 71,138 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 71,138 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 58,195 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2010 58,194 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 52,298 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 39,821 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 32,302 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 RXS is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RXS, 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 RXS registered?

EG04 RXS is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 20 July 2004.

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