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CE04 FTY

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

113,136 mi
Last recorded113,136 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 17 Nov 2021 113,136 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 107,671 miles

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

high level brake light not working

Pass 26 Nov 2019 103,716 miles

Coolant leak Radiator ()

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 99,838 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 95,529 miles

slight corrosion on rear steel brake pipes

Pass 9 Dec 2016 90,452 miles

nearside rear brake pipe rusty

offside front to rear brake pipe rusty

offside rear tyre cracking

offside sill rusty

rear springs rusty

Fail 2 Dec 2016 90,313 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

TYRE SIZE 175-65-14

nearside rear brake pipe rusty

offside front to rear brake pipe rusty

offside rear tyre cracking

offside sill rusty

rear springs rusty

Pass 27 Nov 2015 82,108 miles

TYRE SIZE 175-65-14

nearside rear brake pipe rusty

offside front to rear brake pipe rusty

rear springs rusty

rear tyres cracking on sidewall

Pass 3 Dec 2014 74,774 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside front to rear brake pipe rusty

Fail 24 Nov 2014 74,650 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside front to rear brake pipe rusty

Pass 26 Nov 2013 68,137 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside front to rear brake pipe corroded slightly

offside sill corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2013 68,137 miles

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

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

TYRE SIZE 175/65/14

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside front to rear brake pipe corroded slightly

offside sill corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2012 62,065 miles

TYRE SIZE 175/65/14

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 23 Nov 2012 62,065 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

TYRE SIZE 175/65/14

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Nov 2011 55,823 miles

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

TYRE SIZE 175/65/14

front discs worn slightly

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 25 Nov 2010 49,720 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 49,720 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 45,241 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 45,241 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 37,620 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 37,620 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 May 2008 32,299 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 25,196 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 FTY is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol 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 FTY, 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 FTY registered?

CE04 FTY is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 15 March 2004.

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