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EG53 JYH

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,088 mi
Last recorded96,088 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2015
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG53 JYH
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2015 96,088 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

Fail 20 Jan 2015 96,088 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Heavy oil leaks

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 90,909 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front wipers deteriorating

wheel centre caps fitted - retainers not checked

Pass 21 Jan 2013 85,389 miles

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

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

n/s/r wheel-bearing becoming noisy

wheel centre caps fitted - retainers not checked

Pass 16 Jan 2012 79,624 miles

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

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

front brake discs becoming worn and lipped

oil leak on engine

wheel centre caps fitted - retainers not checked

Fail 16 Jan 2012 79,624 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

front brake discs becoming worn and lipped

front brake performance showing distortion

oil leak on engine

rear wheel bearings slightly noisy

wheel centre caps fitted - retainers not checked

Pass 19 Jan 2011 73,163 miles

Front brake discs lipped / glaized

Hubcaps fitted wheel nuts not checked

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Spare wheel cover missing

Pass 14 Jan 2010 65,621 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust corroding

front brake discs becoming worn and lipped

handbrake travel starting to become excessive

n/s/f wiper not clearing screen properly

Pass 16 Jan 2009 57,103 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 57,103 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

wheel caps fitted wheel nuts not checked

Pass 28 Jan 2008 48,449 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 38,591 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 JYH is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JYH, 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 JYH is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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