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EG53 ARX

2004 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

169,767 mi
Last recorded169,767 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG53 ARX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2025 169,767 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 8 Jan 2025 169,767 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 9 Jan 2024 164,430 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 159,604 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 152,379 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 147,641 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged outer backing cover missing ()

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 8 Jan 2021 147,641 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged outer backing cover missing ()

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 142,992 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged rear cover missing ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 31 Oct 2019 142,990 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged rear cover missing ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 136,326 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 136,326 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 127,642 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 127,638 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 120,351 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2016 120,351 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour All Four Front and Rear , nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 116,576 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 116,576 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 105,347 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2015 105,347 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 93,738 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 82,217 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2012 82,217 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 66,590 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2011 66,590 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 52,044 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 47,673 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 41,373 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 31,396 miles

O/S/R wheel bearing slight noise

Fail 15 Jan 2008 31,396 miles

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

O/S/R wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 16 Jan 2007 20,841 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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EG53 ARX is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Green 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 EG53 ARX, 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 EG53 ARX registered?

EG53 ARX is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 25 February 2004.

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