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CE04 DFJ

2004 Ford Fiesta

Orange Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

112,655 mi
Last recorded112,655 miles
Recorded on7 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE04 DFJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 May 2024 112,655 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S & N/S - To 0mm inner band (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Suspension strut top mount seized

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated O/S & N/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 1 May 2024 112,645 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Locked retracted (7.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S & N/S - To 0mm inner band (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Suspension strut top mount seized

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated O/S & N/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 103,201 miles

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated O/S & N/S (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Apr 2023 103,190 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened Trailing arm/axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated O/S & N/S (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm/Axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 99,819 miles

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated O/S & N/S (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Apr 2022 99,819 miles

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated O/S & N/S (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 95,391 miles

Rear Axle beam heavily corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded O/S & N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 92,284 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S & N/S (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 87,002 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Connecting pipe behind hub - change ASAP (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear axle beam pivot bushes O/S & N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 82,307 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Mar 2017 75,582 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 71,427 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 65,459 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 29 Oct 2014 65,455 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 59,690 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2013 59,524 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front 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 28 Sep 2012 52,545 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Jun 2011 45,587 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Jun 2011 45,587 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 39,149 miles

Nearside non obligatory mirror glass missing.

Fail 23 Jun 2010 39,142 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine management light and maybe cause of emissions failure.

Nearside non obligatory mirror glass missing.

Pass 28 May 2009 29,737 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 22,727 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 22,727 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 14,419 miles

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

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 DFJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Orange with a 1,388cc 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 CE04 DFJ, 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 DFJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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