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EG53 AKK

2004 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

116,000 mi
Last recorded116,000 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG53 AKK
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 116,000 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear inner seals slight corrosion

Fail 9 May 2025 116,000 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear inner seals slight corrosion

Pass 12 Oct 2022 107,031 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front subframe corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security axle mounting area corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 107,018 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced headlamp bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture brake pipe excessively corroded/leaking (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front subframe corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security axle mounting area corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights headlamp aims too low,manually corrected ()

Pass 8 Feb 2016 100,231 miles

items removed prior to test

Fail 8 Feb 2016 100,231 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

items removed prior to test

Pass 6 Feb 2015 91,188 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 3 Feb 2015 91,079 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

nearside front tyre belew legal limit on inner edge

Pass 31 Jan 2014 78,218 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

coolant level below minimum

engine breather pipe disconnected

Fail 31 Jan 2014 78,218 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

coolant level below minimum

engine breather pipe disconnected

Pass 6 Feb 2013 65,930 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 7 Jul 2011 62,604 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 62,604 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 53,963 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 45,629 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 34,458 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 34,458 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 26,902 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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EG53 AKK is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 EG53 AKK, 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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EG53 AKK is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 17 February 2004.

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