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CA54 GXE

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,411 mi
Last recorded121,411 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA54 GXE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2019 121,411 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front tyre wall splitting

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 120,843 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate inscription illegible both (0.1 (b))

Offside Intermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings steering rack arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2018 114,982 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2018 114,982 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 109,466 miles

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

Offside Rear Bumper insecure ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Sep 2017 109,466 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Bumper insecure ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 100,374 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

both front tyres worn on edges

nasty scratches an dents down the offside of vehicle

rear number plate defective

Pass 28 May 2015 98,219 miles

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

Oil leak

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

passenger front seat upright dont go forward

Fail 12 Jun 2014 85,103 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

backbox slightly loose

both rear coil springs corroded

outer skin on backbox corroded

rear number plate slightly defective

Pass 12 Jun 2014 85,103 miles

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

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

backbox slightly loose

both rear coil springs corroded

outer skin on backbox corroded

rear number plate slightly defective

Pass 31 May 2013 76,225 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 76,225 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 May 2012 67,641 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 67,641 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 56,745 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 46,166 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 36,416 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 29,656 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 GXE is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc 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 GXE, 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 GXE registered?

CA54 GXE is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 27 November 2004.

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