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CE54 DVT

2004 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,957 mi
Last recorded72,957 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE54 DVT
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2022 72,957 miles

Corrosion in various places & on various components.

Fuel, brake and steering pipes are corroding.

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

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

Rear seats not fitted at time of test.

Pass 13 Sep 2021 71,959 miles

Corrosion in various places & on various components underneath.

Fuel, brake & steering pipes are corroding.

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

Rear seats not fitted at time of test.

Subframes are corroding.

Fail 13 Sep 2021 71,959 miles

Corrosion in various places & on various components underneath.

Fuel, brake & steering pipes are corroding.

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

Rear seats not fitted at time of test.

Subframes are corroding.

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 69,832 miles

Corrosion in various places underneath.

Fuel, brake & steering pipes are corroding.

Sub-frames are corroding.

Fail 1 Sep 2020 69,832 miles

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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Corrosion in various places underneath.

Fuel, brake & steering pipes are corroding.

N/s rear tyre is on the limit of wear.

Sub-frames are corroding.

Pass 9 Sep 2019 67,638 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

corrosion under vehicle

engine management light on

front inner brake pad look low

Fail 9 Sep 2019 67,638 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened marked (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

corrosion under vehicle

engine management light on

front inner brake pad look low

Pass 21 Sep 2018 64,863 miles

Corrosion in various places & on various components.

Metal brake pipe going to o/s front hose is corroding.

Fail 18 Sep 2018 64,830 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion in various places & on various components.

Metal brake pipe going to o/s front hose is corroding.

Pass 12 Sep 2017 61,098 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded going to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear exhaust heat shield lose

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 6 Sep 2016 57,554 miles

corrosion under vehicle in various places

rear plate delaminating

Pass 7 Sep 2015 54,061 miles

Front subframe is corroding.

Metal brake pipe going to o/s front hose is corroding.

Fail 15 Sep 2014 50,943 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 50,943 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 47,641 miles

Corrosion starting on subframes.

Metal brake pipe going to o/s front hose is corroding.

Rear exhaust is corroding.

Fail 9 Sep 2013 47,641 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Corrosion starting on subframes.

Metal brake pipe going to o/s front hose is corroding.

O/s rear tyre is wearing unevenly, is close to the limit & has a nail in the tread.

Rear exhaust is corroding.

Pass 17 Sep 2012 44,454 miles

Metal brake pipe going to o/s front wheel is corroding.

Rear exhaust heat shield is loose & rattling.

Rear tyres are getting close to the limit & o/s has a nail in the tread.

Pass 7 Sep 2011 40,895 miles

There is a screw in the tread of the o/s rear tyre.

Pass 17 Sep 2010 37,513 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 37,513 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 33,633 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 29,332 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 23,931 miles

Both front tyres are only just above the limit.

Both rear tyres are close to the limit.

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 23,931 miles

Both front tyres are only just above the limit.

Both rear tyres are close to the limit.

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 DVT is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DVT, 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 DVT is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 22 September 2004.

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