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EG04 WHZ

2004 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

126,906 mi
Last recorded126,906 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG04 WHZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2023 126,906 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2023 126,906 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 121,661 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 116,625 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 112,248 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 107,544 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 107,544 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

exhaust detiorated

Pass 9 Aug 2018 102,808 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 96,799 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 96,799 miles

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 90,483 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 90,483 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2015 83,964 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 83,964 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 75,026 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 62,544 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 62,544 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 50,796 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 38,874 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 33,659 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Mar 2010 33,659 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 28,927 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 28,927 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 25,521 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 20,837 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 WHZ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 WHZ, 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 WHZ registered?

EG04 WHZ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 July 2004.

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