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CA04 DHV

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,624 mi
Last recorded85,624 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2021 85,624 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

windscreen chipped

Pass 30 Jun 2020 85,029 miles

Front both outer sill corroded

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

bonnet stay missing

windscreen chipped

Fail 24 Jun 2020 84,996 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front both outer sill corroded

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

bonnet stay missing

windscreen chipped

Pass 23 Dec 2016 78,295 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded lower section of the spring (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded lower section of the spring (2.4.C.1b)

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

both front fog light lenses heavily condensed

drivers seat release cable mechanism inoperative

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

passengers front seat release cable mechanism inoperative

Fail 22 Dec 2016 78,294 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy section from catalytic converter to back box (lambda too high) (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded lower section of the spring (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded lower section of the spring (2.4.C.1b)

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

both front fog light lenses heavily condensed

brake fluid level on minimum

coolant header tank empty (coolant leak from radiator top hose, at thermostat end)

drivers seat release cable mechanism inoperative

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

passengers front seat release cable mechanism inoperative

power steering fluid level on minimum

Fail 13 Dec 2016 77,986 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Engine management light is on

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 68,192 miles

Both rear shockabsorber shrouds insecure .

Front Exhaust flexible section poor condition .

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

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

Offside Washer jet partially blocked .

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

Fail 10 Dec 2015 68,192 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both rear shockabsorber shrouds insecure .

Front Exhaust flexible section poor condition .

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

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

Offside Washer jet partially blocked .

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 55,975 miles

front exhaust flexi section poor condition

rear exhaust mount heavily corroded

stonechip damage to windscreen

underside of vehicle and wheel arches muddy

Fail 24 Nov 2014 55,975 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

front exhaust flexi section poor condition

rear exhaust mount heavily corroded

stonechip damage to windscreen

underside of vehicle and wheel arches muddy

Pass 5 Dec 2013 46,275 miles

High level brake lamp out

Parking brake travel close to maximum

Fail 4 Dec 2013 46,273 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

High level brake lamp out

Parking brake travel close to maximum

Pass 12 Nov 2012 35,526 miles

High level brake lamp out

Near side front tyre worn very close to tread limit and outer sidewall damaged

Parking brake travel close to maximum

Fail 12 Nov 2012 35,526 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Near side front tyre worn very close to tread limit and outer sidewall damaged

Parking brake travel close to maximum

Pass 6 Jul 2011 25,836 miles

Off side front tyre worn close to tread limit

Parking brake travel close to maximum

slight damage to front tyre sidewalls

Pass 6 Jul 2010 18,964 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 14,493 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 12,658 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 10,517 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 10,517 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 DHV is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DHV, 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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CA04 DHV is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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