MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,586 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front shock absorber damp
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear exhaust brackets broken
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/50/15 (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear exhaust brackets broken
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Rear Road wheel slightly damaged both (4.2.A.1a)
battery light came on during test and went back out
movement in clutch pedal
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Rear Road wheel slightly damaged both (4.2.A.1a)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
battery light came on during test and went back out
movement in clutch pedal
Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
frony discs inner edges
o/s/r tyre inside edge
stone chip zone (a)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
frony discs inner edges
o/s/r tyre inside edge
stone chip zone (a)
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
*O/s/r tyre uneven wear inner tread blocks and on legal limit*
Crack o/s of windscreen
Front brake discs corroded and worn
N/s handbrake cable axle grommit split
N/s/f shock absorber gaiter split
Rear wiper smears
both rear tyres worn on shoulders
front brake discs corroded and worn
front brake pads worn low (advise strip and inspect)
front number plate damaged
o/s wiper smears
rear wiper torn
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)
both rear tyres worn on shoulders
front brake discs corroded and worn
front brake pads worn low (advise strip and inspect)
front number plate damaged
o/s wiper smears
rear wiper torn
both front tyres worn on shoulders
front brake discs corroded and worn
front brake pads worn low
front number plate cracked
noise from rear brakes
rear washer not working
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
both front tyres worn on shoulders
engine management light on
front brake discs corroded and worn
front brake pads worn low
front number plate cracked
noise from rear brakes
rear washer not working
Fluctuation front brakes
Front brake pads worn low and front brake discs worn
Front no. plate cracked
Rear no. plate discoloured
Rear wiper judders and smears
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Engine oil leak (suspect oil filter)
Fluctuation front brakes
Front brake pads worn low and front brake discs worn
Front no. plate cracked
Rear no. plate discoloured
Rear washer not working
Rear wiper judders and smears
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front wipers smear screen.
Rear wiper judders and smears.
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front wipers smear screen.
Rear wiper judders and smears.
front wipers smear
rear wiper smears and judders
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CE04 VTJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 VTJ, 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 VTJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 20 March 2004.
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