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CE54 DFA

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

88,938 mi
Last recorded88,938 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Aug 2020 88,938 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering BADLY RUSTED AND HOLED (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

UNDERSIDE BADLY RUSTED

Pass 9 Sep 2019 86,251 miles

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

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

surface corrosion present on front sub frame

Pass 4 Sep 2018 81,173 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2018 81,173 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 75,637 miles

Offside Front seat handle broke ( unable to get access to rear of vehicle from offside)

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

Fail 22 Aug 2017 75,637 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front seat handle broke ( unable to get access to rear of vehicle from offside)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 71,442 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 64,728 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 58,040 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 52,501 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 47,693 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 43,738 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 37,504 miles

O/S/F seat does not flip forward. Access to rear seat restricted.

Pass 2 Sep 2009 30,412 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 24,420 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 24,420 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 19,037 miles

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

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 DFA is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DFA, 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 DFA is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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