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CE04 VTW

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,843 mi
Last recorded125,843 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2021 125,843 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 125,843 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 121,007 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front centre drive shaft bearing rough when rotated

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust clamp and mounting corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 121,007 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front centre drive shaft bearing rough when rotated

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust clamp and mounting corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 117,783 miles

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

front exhaust flexy s/det

Fail 11 Nov 2019 117,783 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

front exhaust flexy s/det

Pass 29 Oct 2018 110,647 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 104,744 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 104,744 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 96,874 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRESS/OUTTER EDGE WEAR

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 89,228 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2015 89,228 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2014 84,548 miles

n/s rear brake pipe rusting

oil leak

slight play underload, n/s frt ball joint

Pass 16 Nov 2013 81,155 miles

centre stop lamp not working

Fail 16 Nov 2013 81,155 miles

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

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

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 10 Nov 2012 78,296 miles

frt discs wearing

noise on n/s rear drum

oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2011 75,694 miles

frt discs wearing

oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2010 72,322 miles

o/s frt tyre worn on outeredge

Fail 9 Nov 2010 72,322 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

o/s frt tyre worn on outeredge

Pass 14 Nov 2009 68,534 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 62,868 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 62,868 miles

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 44,804 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 33,769 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 VTW is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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