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CA04 KFZ

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

168,402 mi
Last recorded168,402 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA04 KFZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2025 168,402 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake failure could not complete test

Pass 5 Apr 2024 165,135 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 160,145 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 160,141 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear heat shield insecure

Pass 11 Mar 2022 156,579 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 149,804 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 143,790 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 143,782 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 134,739 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 134,730 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 128,415 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 124,121 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 118,199 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 109,107 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

flexi section of exhaust deteriorated

nearside front wheel arch liner damaged

offside wiper blade deteriorated

oil leak (offside drive shaft seal)

rear suspension bump stops deteriorated

Fail 24 Jun 2014 57,259 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

flexi section of exhaust system deteriorated

gearbox oil leak from offside drive shaft oil seal

Pass 24 Jun 2014 97,259 miles

flexi section of exhaust system deteriorated

gearbox oil leak from offside drive shaft oil seal

Fail 20 Jun 2014 97,246 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside 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 19 Jun 2013 81,839 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 76,549 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 71,703 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 71,703 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 60,679 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 44,263 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 29,107 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 24,566 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 24,526 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 KFZ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KFZ, 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 KFZ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 9 June 2004.

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