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CE04 PHJ

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

129,106 mi
Last recorded129,106 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE04 PHJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2020 129,106 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge JUST 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Mar 2020 129,098 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Steering locking device ineffective LOWER BALL JOINT FIXING NUT NOT LOCKING (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 116,945 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge JUST 1.6MM (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Mar 2019 116,945 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. N/S/R 175,O/S/R 195 (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge JUST 1.6MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 106,599 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2018 106,555 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed ON INNER EDGE (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 94,273 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 94,236 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Some front & rear suspension components, rust corrosion

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 Feb 2017 93,898 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Some front & rear suspension components, rust corrosion

Pass 26 Feb 2016 79,925 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Feb 2016 79,910 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

items removed from drivers view before test

Pass 3 Dec 2014 69,903 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 62,003 miles

exhaust very noisey

screen chipped zone 'b'

Fail 7 Apr 2014 62,003 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust very noisey

screen chipped zone 'b'

Pass 27 Mar 2013 56,879 miles

center (slightly forward) exhaust bracket corroded & very weak,& has a minnor exhaust blow

n/s/r shock absorber top cover insecure.

Fail 26 Mar 2013 56,879 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

center (slightly forward) exhaust bracket corroded & very weak,& has a minnor exhaust blow

front spoiler trim insecure.

n/s/r shock absorber top cover insecure.

o/s/f steering rack gaitor twisted but not split

Pass 20 Jan 2012 52,607 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 49,194 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2010 49,193 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2009 42,477 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 37,085 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 19 Mar 2008 33,926 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 29,696 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 PHJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 PHJ, 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 PHJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 22 March 2004.

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