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CE04 VTJ

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2021
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

148,586 mi
Last recorded148,586 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE04 VTJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2020 148,586 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2020 148,586 miles

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))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 142,543 miles

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

Offside Front shock absorber damp

Pass 11 Aug 2018 135,789 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 126,676 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2017 126,676 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 124,770 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2016 124,770 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 121,425 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 121,424 miles

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)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 105,759 miles

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)

Fail 23 Jun 2014 105,757 miles

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)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 92,447 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2013 92,447 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 83,046 miles

frony discs inner edges

o/s/r tyre inside edge

stone chip zone (a)

Fail 18 Jul 2012 83,046 miles

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)

Fail 22 Mar 2012 81,707 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 73,517 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2011 73,517 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)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 68,931 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2010 68,930 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2009 63,498 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2009 63,497 miles

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)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 41,300 miles

Front wipers smear screen.

Rear wiper judders and smears.

Fail 28 Mar 2008 41,300 miles

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.

Pass 30 Mar 2007 22,328 miles

front wipers smear

rear wiper smears and judders

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 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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