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EG04 WCV

2004 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

106,263 mi
Last recorded106,263 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG04 WCV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 106,263 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 101,659 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 97,374 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 94,064 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 90,372 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 86,623 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 81,921 miles

Coolant leak possible water pump ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2019 81,921 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Coolant leak possible water pump ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Sep 2018 70,742 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Sep 2018 70,742 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 57,817 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 57,817 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 46,680 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 43,328 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 40,547 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 36,300 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 31,938 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 31,938 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 27,853 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 21,829 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 19,229 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 16,615 miles

all four tyres are starting to wear

Pass 2 Jul 2007 12,154 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 WCV is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc 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 WCV, 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 WCV registered?

EG04 WCV is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 July 2004.

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