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CA54 EXC

2004 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

126,429 mi
Last recorded126,429 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA54 EXC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2022 126,429 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim dented in two places (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread and has a nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim dented in three places (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread and has a nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

nearside and offside front sets do not tilt forward

nearside wiper blade split

steel wheel with odd tyre fitted offside front

Fail 18 Mar 2022 126,422 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim dented in two places (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread and has a nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim dented in three places (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread and has a nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

nearside and offside front sets do not tilt forward

nearside wiper blade split

steel wheel with odd tyre fitted offside front

Pass 17 Mar 2021 119,422 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 108,791 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 103,888 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2019 103,888 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2018 98,450 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2018 98,448 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 90,933 miles

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

Offside Front seat not tilting

Pass 16 Dec 2015 85,008 miles

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

Offside Front seat not tilting

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/50/15 (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 16 Dec 2015 85,008 miles

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

Offside Front seat not tilting

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/50/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 22 Dec 2014 77,956 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 77,956 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 71,554 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2012 65,094 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

rear exhaust heatshield loose

slight smearing from both wipers

Pass 6 Jan 2012 58,603 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/r light lens damaged

Fail 6 Jan 2012 58,603 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/r light lens damaged

Pass 8 Jan 2011

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake discs are worn

mileometer not working mileage unrecorded

nsr reflector broken allowing water ingress to nsr lamp unit

Pass 12 Jan 2010 41,524 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 41,524 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 31 Dec 2008 37,034 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

washers frozen

Pass 21 Dec 2007 32,423 miles

both rear tyres close to limit

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 EXC is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 CA54 EXC, 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 EXC is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 23 December 2004.

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