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CA54 FGM

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,939 mi
Last recorded86,939 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA54 FGM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2020 86,939 miles

General underbody corrosion

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH rear short pipes to drums (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Apr 2020 86,938 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

General underbody corrosion

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH rear short pipes to drums (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 86,922 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 82,555 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes on vehicle (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Feb 2018 82,364 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes on vehicle (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 74,163 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 71,530 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 66,854 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2015 66,853 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2014 61,253 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 54,320 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 49,254 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 45,024 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 44,954 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

advise engine light on /advise o/s/f seat handle

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 40,011 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 11 Dec 2009 39,965 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 34,452 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 26,397 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 FGM is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FGM, 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 FGM is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 27 November 2004.

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