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CA54 OLU

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

94,662 mi
Last recorded94,662 miles
Recorded on30 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 May 2024 94,662 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2024 94,662 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 31 May 2023 92,060 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack end has slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil leak (driveshaft seal leaking) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 May 2023 92,060 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack end has slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil leak (driveshaft seal leaking) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 89,631 miles

Central Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 13 Jun 2022 89,631 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 15 Jun 2021 86,437 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2021 86,435 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 83,889 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 83,884 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2019 81,455 miles

Coolant leak ()

rear bumper near side rear insecure

Fail 15 May 2019 81,455 miles

Coolant leak ()

rear bumper near side rear insecure

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 78,129 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 73,699 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 73,697 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 69,218 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 64,047 miles

both front seats wont tilt

Pass 7 Dec 2013 58,787 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 54,362 miles

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

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

slight oil leak around n/s drive shaft seal

slight play n/s steering rack

Fail 7 Jan 2013 54,362 miles

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

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

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

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

slight oil leak around n/s drive shaft seal

slight play n/s steering rack

Pass 30 Dec 2011 46,720 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 40,006 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 34,390 miles

Nearside Rear 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 30 Dec 2008 28,319 miles

n/s rear bumper trim insecure

Pass 31 Dec 2007 21,229 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 OLU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 OLU, 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 OLU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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