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EG04 RYB

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

120,726 mi
Last recorded120,726 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 120,726 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2025 120,726 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 119,552 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 117,808 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak from water pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2023 117,808 miles

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak from water pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 102,802 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2022 102,789 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 86,178 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195-50-15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Aug 2021 86,156 miles

Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195-50-15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 83,116 miles

Coolant fan not working

High level brake light not working

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

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

Offside Front Door mirror cover missing

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

Offside Rear Brake slight bind while rotated by hand

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

Offside Rear Tyre cracking tread area

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

Fail 2 Sep 2020 83,116 miles

Offside Front Lower Brake performance not tested Due to broken spring (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant fan not working

High level brake light not working

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

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

Offside Front Door mirror cover missing

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

Offside Rear Brake slight bind while rotated by hand

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

Offside Rear Tyre cracking tread area

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 79,220 miles

Central Rear Brake light not working

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Sep 2019 79,220 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Rear Brake light not working

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 74,200 miles

Engine covers

Low engine oil 1.5 ltrs

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very strong advise (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Sep 2018 74,200 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers

Low engine oil 1.5 ltrs

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very strong advise (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 68,356 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Aug 2017 68,343 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall damaged (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 61,075 miles

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

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

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

centre brake light not working

oil level low topped up 1L

Pass 27 Aug 2015 53,556 miles

High level stop lamp not working.

Fail 27 Aug 2014 47,098 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 47,098 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 40,200 miles

High level brake light not working

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 9 Sep 2013 40,184 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

High level brake light not working

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Sep 2012 33,717 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 31,562 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 28,884 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 25,100 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 25,100 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 21,276 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 16,889 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 RYB is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 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 RYB, 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 RYB is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 22 July 2004.

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