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CA54 BHD

2004 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

131,585 mi
Last recorded131,585 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA54 BHD
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2022 131,585 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

play in wiper linkage

travel in handbrake but not excessive

Pass 5 Nov 2021 119,999 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2021 119,958 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 107,060 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 9 Oct 2020 106,946 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

handbrake-has-no-reserve-travel

Pass 19 Oct 2019 94,925 miles

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess bush split (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top nut badly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

coolant low

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 18 Oct 2019 94,925 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess bush split (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top nut badly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

coolant low

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 27 Oct 2018 82,305 miles

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust: shield loose

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

Nearside Front tyre wall damaged

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened nut badly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

coolant low

Fail 26 Oct 2018 82,305 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust: shield loose

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

Nearside Front tyre wall damaged

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened nut badly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

coolant low

Pass 30 Oct 2017 67,150 miles

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

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)

Fail 27 Oct 2017 66,955 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 Oct 2016 48,634 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2016 48,634 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 35,336 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 32,995 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 30,824 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 28,544 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 26,735 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 24,157 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 22,145 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 18,141 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 13,060 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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CA54 BHD is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CA54 BHD, 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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CA54 BHD is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 December 2004.

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