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CA04 BRX

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA04 BRX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn n/s and o/s (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2026

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn n/s and o/s (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 96,791 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 94,664 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 4 Mar 2024 94,664 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 94,403 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 92,351 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 89,493 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 86,012 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 86,003 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 84,401 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 84,401 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 83,080 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 4 Jan 2019 83,080 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 80,081 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 75,074 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front lower arms (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Dec 2016 75,074 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front lower arms (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre perishing and wearing unevenly

Pass 4 Jan 2016 69,571 miles

Front registration plate slight de-lamanation

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack slightly damp (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 63,207 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 58,878 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 52,211 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2011 43,927 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre inner sidewall cracked

Fail 5 Nov 2011 43,927 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre inner sidewall cracked

Pass 12 Nov 2010 37,287 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 37,283 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

centre brake light not working

Pass 1 Dec 2009 29,958 miles

wear on outer edge of nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Jan 2009 22,448 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 15,115 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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CA04 BRX is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CA04 BRX, 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 CA04 BRX registered?

CA04 BRX is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 24 June 2004.

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