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EG53 LFB

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,101 mi
Last recorded126,101 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2018 126,101 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2018 126,101 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 113,636 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 103,461 miles

Nearside Rear 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 25 Mar 2015 95,307 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 83,314 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 83,314 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 80,690 miles

nearside rear tyre cut on sidewall

Fail 13 Sep 2013 80,607 miles

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

nearside rear tyre cut on sidewall

Pass 8 Sep 2012 75,373 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 67,412 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 Aug 2011 67,412 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 60,782 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 60,779 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 50,298 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 38,021 miles

n/s/r tyre underinflated

Fail 29 Aug 2008 38,021 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/r tyre underinflated

Pass 23 Jul 2007 31,057 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 LFB 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 66.7%.

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 LFB, 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 LFB registered?

EG53 LFB is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 18 February 2004.

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