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CA54 GVM

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

143,050 mi
Last recorded143,050 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA54 GVM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 143,050 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195-50-15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195-50-15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Nov 2025 142,985 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195-50-15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195-50-15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 137,151 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205-40-17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Oct 2024 137,134 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205-40-17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205-40-17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205-40-17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 127,837 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2023 127,837 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 123,487 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 109,800 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2017 93,258 miles

corrosion to coil springs

Fail 3 Jul 2017 93,258 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

corrosion to coil springs

Pass 27 Jun 2016 77,867 miles

offside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 10 Jun 2015 62,394 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Jun 2015 62,394 miles

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 51,160 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 46,432 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 40,304 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2011 35,528 miles

bottom of both rear coil springs corroded

drivers wiper smearing

unable to check n/s/r seat belt fully due to chid seat fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2010 30,492 miles

not able to fully check nearside rear seat belt due to child seat fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2009 26,092 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 22,028 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 19,124 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 GVM is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 GVM, 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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What year was CA54 GVM registered?

CA54 GVM is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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