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EG53 EWL

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

109,473 mi
Last recorded109,473 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG53 EWL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2021 109,473 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 105,704 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 100,451 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 100,336 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 43,376 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 43,376 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 86,353 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 79,622 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 76,213 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 66,642 miles

Front Discs Lipped

Front Pads V.Low

Pass 10 Oct 2011 59,363 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 55,965 miles

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

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)

front discs wearing thin

Pass 13 Oct 2009 51,440 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 51,440 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 39,969 miles

front wiper blades starting to split

Pass 15 Oct 2007 30,355 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 30,355 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 25,147 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 EWL is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EWL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EG53 EWL registered?

EG53 EWL is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 27 January 2004.

Is EG53 EWL safe to buy?

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