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CE04 YBZ

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,125 mi
Last recorded93,125 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE04 YBZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 93,125 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2026 93,124 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 87,103 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2025 87,103 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 79,883 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 75,504 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 72,457 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 69,726 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both the front ones (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Coolant leak drain plug on radiator ()

Fail 10 Mar 2021 69,714 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both the front ones (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Coolant leak drain plug on radiator ()

Pass 28 Feb 2020 67,800 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air Fresheners Removed from Interior Mirror ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 62,716 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 62,708 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 58,572 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 55,814 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 54,304 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 54,304 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 53,901 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 53,236 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 52,867 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 52,857 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 52,336 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 49,489 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 46,252 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 44,731 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 44,726 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 42,408 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 42,408 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 40,229 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 YBZ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YBZ, 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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What year was CE04 YBZ registered?

CE04 YBZ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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