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CE54 ACF

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

109,959 mi
Last recorded109,959 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE54 ACF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2019 109,959 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2019 109,951 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 99,745 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 94,392 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 94,390 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 88,316 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2015 82,393 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 82,392 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 75,469 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 75,386 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

eml on

Pass 29 Jan 2013 68,450 miles

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

engine manegment light on

exhaust heat sheild loose

front NO plate cracked

n/s/f indicator slightly discoloured

n/s/f wiper starting to split

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

o/s/r tyre close to limit on inside edge

Fail 23 Jan 2013 68,406 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

exhaust heat sheild loose

front NO plate cracked

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

engine manegment light on

n/s/f indicator slightly discoloured

n/s/f wiper starting to split

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

o/s/r tyre close to limit on inside edge

Pass 6 Feb 2012 61,275 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 61,240 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Feb 2011 54,228 miles

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres close to limit

Pass 12 Feb 2010 48,089 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 12 Feb 2010 48,089 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs worn

Pass 2 Feb 2009 40,550 miles

front wheels buckled esp. o/s/f

Pass 22 Feb 2008 31,903 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 31,903 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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CE54 ACF is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CE54 ACF, 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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CE54 ACF is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 16 September 2004.

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