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CE04 BVH

2004 Ford Fiesta

White Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

156,839 mi
Last recorded156,839 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE04 BVH
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2021 156,839 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded

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

Offside Front wing lower corroded

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

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2021 156,835 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front wing lower corroded

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

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2020 155,814 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2020 155,810 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 152,998 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 146,563 miles

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed both (5.2.2b)

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

front and rear metal brake pipes undersealed over

Fail 14 Mar 2018 146,560 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed both (5.2.2b)

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

front and rear metal brake pipes undersealed over

Pass 11 Mar 2017 134,839 miles

both front brake pipes slightly corroded

parking brake lever loose

Pass 30 Mar 2016 122,977 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop perished

both front tyres worn smooth on inner edges

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

oil leak

strong smell of diesel when doing under bonnet checks

Fail 30 Mar 2016 122,976 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear bump stop perished

both front tyres worn smooth on inner edges

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

oil leak

strong smell of diesel when doing under bonnet checks

Pass 13 Apr 2015 115,132 miles

exhaust corroded

front driver side brake pipe corroded

rear driver side brake pipe corroded

rear passenger brake pipe corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2015 115,132 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust corroded

front driver side brake pipe corroded

rear driver side brake pipe corroded

rear passenger brake pipe corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2014 109,389 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Mar 2014 109,389 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 106,098 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Mar 2013 106,098 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2012 100,167 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 95,279 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 95,279 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

advise that one or more injector seals are leaking

Pass 10 Mar 2010 88,568 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 73,326 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 57,196 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 46,903 miles

DRIVERS SEAT HAS SMALL AMOUNT OF PLAY FRONT TO REAR

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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CE04 BVH is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 CE04 BVH, 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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CE04 BVH is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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