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CA04 LEF

2004 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

97,120 mi
Last recorded97,120 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA04 LEF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2023 97,120 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jul 2023 97,119 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened both rear outer sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 96,125 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jun 2022 96,124 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 94,341 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 94,341 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2020 92,200 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2020 92,194 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 85,316 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2018 85,316 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 78,409 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 71,697 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 71,697 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 66,313 miles

e.m light on

Fail 15 Sep 2015 66,313 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)

e.m light on

Pass 3 Oct 2014 61,145 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 55,149 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nsr tyre worn outside edge

Pass 20 Sep 2013 55,149 miles

nsr tyre worn outside edge

Pass 4 Oct 2012 49,828 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 43,813 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 43,813 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 37,964 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 37,964 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 32,275 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 30,316 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 28,773 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 20,715 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 LEF is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 LEF, 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 LEF is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 24 May 2004.

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