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CA54 FHB

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

131,238 mi
Last recorded131,238 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2019 131,238 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust incorrectly positioned, rear box rubbing on o/s rear coil spring

Fail 1 Feb 2019 131,236 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust incorrectly positioned, rear box rubbing on o/s rear coil spring

Pass 1 Feb 2018 125,206 miles

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

rear exhaust wrongly positioned hitting coil spring

Fail 31 Jan 2018 125,182 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

rear exhaust wrongly positioned hitting coil spring

Pass 3 Feb 2017 121,551 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust wrongly positioned hitting coil spring

Fail 3 Feb 2017 121,551 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust wrongly positioned hitting coil spring

Pass 27 Jan 2016 110,586 miles

exhaust system wrongly positioned

Fail 25 Jan 2016 110,538 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing excessively worn (2.4.G.4d)

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

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

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

exhaust system wrongly positioned

Pass 28 Jan 2015 93,813 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2015 93,695 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 87,364 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 80,207 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 71,701 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 67,661 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Jan 2011 67,661 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 7 May 2010 55,256 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 36,850 miles

Advise on n/s/r tyre perished

Advise on o/s/r tyre perished

Advise on n/s/f tyre on limit of tread wear

Fail 6 Jan 2009 36,850 miles

Advise on n/s/f tyre on limit of tread wear

Advise on n/s/r tyre perished

Advise on o/s/r tyre perished

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 12 Jan 2008 26,464 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 12 Jan 2008 26,464 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 FHB is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FHB, 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 FHB is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 December 2004.

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