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CE04 GOU

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

123,271 mi
Last recorded123,271 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE04 GOU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2019 123,271 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2019 123,271 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 119,519 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Nov 2017 119,519 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 113,955 miles

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

all four tyres perished

Pass 15 Oct 2015 110,435 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 110,435 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)

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

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 101,494 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

both front tyres cracking on side wall

engine stabiliser defective

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2013 92,495 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)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both rear bump stops missing

Fail 28 Oct 2013 92,495 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both rear bump stops missing

Pass 29 Oct 2012 85,095 miles

Driver's seat back not fold but secured

Fail 26 Oct 2012 73,868 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Driver@s seat back not fold but secured.

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 71,585 miles

n/s seat tilt inop

reverse lights inop

Fail 26 Aug 2011 71,585 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s seat tilt inop

reverse lights inop

Pass 6 Sep 2010 57,620 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 56,542 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 56,542 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 54,222 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 48,183 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 48,183 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 36,044 miles

no reverse light †o/s/f tyre worn

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 GOU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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