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CE04 DHV

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests35 (20 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

110,103 mi
Last recorded110,103 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE04 DHV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

20 pass 15 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 110,103 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2026 110,102 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2025 109,296 miles

Nearside Rear wheel slightly distorted

Fail 18 Aug 2025 109,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear wheel slightly distorted

reversing lamp inoperative

Pass 12 Mar 2024 108,748 miles

power steering pipe at steering rack corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2024 108,747 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

power steering pipe at steering rack corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2023 107,780 miles

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

n/s rear shock absorber upper casing loose

Fail 24 Feb 2023 107,780 miles

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

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

n/s rear shock absorber upper casing loose

Pass 17 Feb 2022 106,542 miles

Nearside Outer sill slightly damaged

exhaust blowing slightly

metal brake pipes generally corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2022 106,541 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer sill slightly damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

exhaust blowing slightly

metal brake pipes generally corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2021 105,234 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 104,359 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

brake discs worn corroded

some play in steering rack

Fail 6 Mar 2020 104,357 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

brake discs worn corroded

some play in steering rack

Pass 8 Mar 2019 102,187 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Mar 2019 102,186 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2019 102,142 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Front exhaust deterioated

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 97,319 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Feb 2018 97,319 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 92,232 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 92,232 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 88,994 miles

both nearside road wheels distorted

slight front brake inbalance

Pass 24 Feb 2015 84,490 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 81,338 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

misfire on engine during emissions test.

Pass 10 Feb 2014 81,338 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

misfire on engine during emissions test.

Pass 26 Feb 2013 81,092 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 81,092 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 74,314 miles

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

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

Rear silencer heat shield loose

dent in n/s/f tyre

tear in n/s/f tyre but not exposing cords

Fail 17 Feb 2012 74,314 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear silencer heat shield loose

dent in n/s/f tyre

tear in n/s/f tyre but not exposing cords

Pass 21 Feb 2011 68,096 miles

front brake pads slightly low.

Pass 15 Feb 2010 58,836 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 48,403 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 33,772 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 33,769 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2007 23,306 miles

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)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 23,306 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 DHV is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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