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EG53 CHO

2004 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

47,977 mi
Last recorded47,977 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 47,977 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 46,113 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge, TD 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge, TD 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

n/s/f inner wing lining loose

Pass 13 Feb 2024 44,001 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 40,716 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 38,534 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 37,539 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 36,932 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 35,300 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 33,166 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 31,206 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 29,020 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 26,677 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 25,364 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 25,364 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 20,375 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 19,034 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 17,976 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 16,633 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 15,411 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 14,366 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 6,509 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 CHO is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 EG53 CHO, 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 CHO registered?

EG53 CHO is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 16 February 2004.

Is EG53 CHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EG53 CHO shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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