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CE04 CWJ

2004 Ford Fiesta

Orange Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,257 mi
Last recorded143,257 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE04 CWJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 143,257 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 127,660 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 121,919 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f and n/s/r (4.1.E.1)

front lower bumper cracked

Fail 3 Nov 2015 121,919 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f and n/s/r (4.1.E.1)

front lower bumper cracked

Pass 14 May 2014 117,726 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 117,583 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 13 Mar 2013 107,295 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 107,295 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 96,475 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 96,223 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 85,837 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 74,733 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 69,002 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 59,671 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)

Fail 22 Jul 2008 59,671 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 45,138 miles

airbag light doesnt work

bare wires hanging under bonnet

passenger front seat doesnt tilt

Pass 15 Mar 2007 43,693 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 43,963 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

airbag light on

bare wires hanging under bonnet

brake warning light on

passenger seat does not tilt

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 CWJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Orange with a 1,596cc 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 CE04 CWJ, 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 CWJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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