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CE54 DLY

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

124,932 mi
Last recorded124,932 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2013
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE54 DLY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2013 124,932 miles

both front brake pipes starting to corrod

gear box leak

nail in nsr tyre and close to limits

nsf tyre worn on inner and outer edges

oil leak

osr coil spring corroded

osr tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 8 Oct 2013 124,875 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front brake pipes starting to corrod

engine managment light on

gear box leak

nail in nsr tyre and close to limits

nsf tyre worn on inner and outer edges

oil leak

osr coil spring corroded

osr tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 6 Oct 2012 114,520 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 114,520 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 106,220 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 106,210 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 88,468 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 78,381 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2009 78,371 miles

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

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

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

Engine mangeriment light is on

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2008 64,769 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2008 64,769 miles

Rear Upper Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 49,296 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 49,296 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

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 DLY is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 DLY, 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 DLY is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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