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CE04 DHC

2004 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

58,888 mi
Last recorded58,888 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE04 DHC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 58,888 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2026 58,888 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 57,670 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2025 57,666 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 54,887 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2024 54,887 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 51,343 miles

Both rear tyres perishing due to age

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 49,035 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 47,432 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 46,420 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 44,126 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 41,931 miles

Front tyres worn low on inner edges

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 22 Feb 2017 39,671 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 36,875 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 34,491 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 31,802 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 11 Feb 2013 29,208 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 26,569 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 24,345 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 22,875 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 21,229 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 19,103 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 16,569 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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CE04 DHC is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DHC, 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 CE04 DHC registered?

CE04 DHC is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 2 March 2004.

Is CE04 DHC safe to buy?

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