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AK54 CFX

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

181,280 mi
Last recorded181,280 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 CFX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2022 181,280 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front subframe corroded

rear axle corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2022 181,279 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front subframe corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2021 175,828 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 169,035 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 163,810 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 163,746 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat clip missing

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 158,700 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Oct 2018 158,700 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 152,465 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 143,884 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Oct 2016 143,883 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Coolant leak ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 137,962 miles

engine management light is on

exhaust rear heat sheild is loose

n/s/f wheel is damaged on the inside rim

o/s/f track rod end has some movement

Fail 22 Sep 2015 137,962 miles

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

engine management light is on

exhaust rear heat sheild is loose

n/s/f wheel is damaged on the inside rim

o/s/f track rod end has some movement

Pass 13 Oct 2014 133,076 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

exhaust rear heat sheild is loose

n/s/f wheel is damaged on the inside rim

Fail 13 Oct 2014 133,076 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust rear heat sheild is loose

n/s/f wheel is damaged on the inside rim

Pass 20 Sep 2013 124,626 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 116,683 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 116,683 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 24 Sep 2012 116,679 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

oil level low

Pass 23 Sep 2011 108,045 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 96,617 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 85,785 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 85,785 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2008 67,215 miles

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

left rear tyre has irregular wear inner part of tread

Pass 21 Sep 2007 48,614 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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AK54 CFX is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 AK54 CFX, 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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AK54 CFX is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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