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CA04 KGU

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

128,845 mi
Last recorded128,845 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2020 128,845 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 128,845 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 106,485 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND O/S REAR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 105,576 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2018 105,573 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened and o/s front (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 104,074 miles

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

Nearside Front and o/s front discs rusting

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and o/s rear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Fail 9 Jun 2017 104,071 miles

Emissions not tested tail pipe missing (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play and o/s (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front and o/s front discs rusting

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and o/s rear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 98,246 miles

Nearside Front and o/s front tyres wearing on edges

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

center bearing on o/s drive shaft

oil leak on engine

Fail 3 Jun 2016 98,241 miles

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

Nearside Front and o/s front tyres wearing on edges

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

center bearing on o/s drive shaft

oil leak on engine

Fail 18 May 2015 88,966 miles

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

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

o/s inner drive shaft bearing slightly noisey

Pass 18 May 2015 88,966 miles

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

o/s inner drive shaft bearing slightly noisey

Pass 9 Jun 2014 87,525 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 87,525 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 78,981 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 78,977 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2012 69,835 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 60,660 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 60,660 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2010 52,201 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 44,563 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 36,024 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 26,542 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 KGU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KGU, 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 KGU registered?

CA04 KGU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 11 June 2004.

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