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CE54 JFN

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

188,866 mi
Last recorded188,866 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE54 JFN
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 188,866 miles

Rear beam rusty

Pass 12 Jun 2025 182,497 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2025 182,488 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2024 174,962 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 170,381 miles
Fail 17 May 2023 170,375 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear petrol cap dose not open

Rear rear boot dose not open

Pass 7 Jan 2022 164,815 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight engine missfire

Pass 14 Jan 2021 158,478 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 158,449 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth through to metal (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2019 153,201 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 146,594 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 139,950 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 133,548 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 5 Jan 2017 133,548 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2015 126,058 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 118,562 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 110,555 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 18 Dec 2013 110,555 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 30 Nov 2012 102,368 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 96,296 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 79,269 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 61,991 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 46,321 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 29,983 miles

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

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 JFN is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 JFN, 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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What year was CE54 JFN registered?

CE54 JFN is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 23 December 2004.

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