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CE04 ZZA

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2018
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

165,365 mi
Last recorded165,365 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2018 165,365 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake hose slightly damaged Both rears slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust blow from rear back box.

Front flexi joint deteriorated

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged Valve stem splitting (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn heavily on outer edge close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside front shock absorber to top mount securing nut is heavily corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A'

Pass 23 Jun 2017 152,446 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Coolant level is below minimum

Coolant reservoir bottle is cracked

Coolant reservoir pressure cap is missing

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust system is slightly corroded

Horn sounds weak

Offside front shock absorber to top mount securing nut is heavily corroded

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front wishbones, bottom ball joints (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 137,822 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 175/65 R14 T (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

bonnet secondary release latch broken

coolant bottle fractured

coolant level low

Fail 9 Jun 2016 137,822 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 175/65 R14 T (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bonnet secondary release latch broken

coolant bottle fractured

coolant level low

Pass 11 Jun 2015 125,716 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

all four tyres perishing (175/65 R14 82H 2011)

nearside rear door check strap insecure

Fail 11 Jun 2015 125,716 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

all four tyres perishing (175/65 R14 82H 2011)

nearside rear door check strap insecure

Pass 24 Jun 2014 114,875 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2014 114,875 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front brake discs worn and corroded

engine breather leaking

offside wiper poor effort

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2013 101,062 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 6 Jun 2013 101,062 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 15 Jun 2012 82,452 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 82,452 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2012 81,434 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 26 May 2011 65,356 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Apr 2010 45,928 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 3 Apr 2010 45,928 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 31,043 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

clip retaining handbrake cable to offside trailing arm broken

noise from waterpump when hot

radiator support bracket broken and radiator bent

Pass 31 Mar 2009 31,043 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

clip retaining handbrake cable to offside trailing arm broken

noise from waterpump when hot

radiator support bracket broken and radiator bent

Fail 3 Apr 2008 20,305 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 20,305 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 15,764 miles

Nearside front wiper slightly worn

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 ZZA is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 ZZA, 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 ZZA is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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