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EG53 LAO

2004 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

96,532 mi
Last recorded96,532 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG53 LAO
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2021 96,532 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 89,918 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 84,517 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated 2x front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 76,233 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 76,233 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' item removed. (8.3.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 68,043 miles

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)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 62,764 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 55,162 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 49,537 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 44,672 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 40,343 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 36,111 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 30,352 miles

aux belt cracked

Pass 31 Jan 2009 24,327 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 19,587 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 15,145 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 LAO is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 LAO, 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 LAO registered?

EG53 LAO is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 3 February 2004.

Is EG53 LAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EG53 LAO shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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