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CE54 VBM

2004 Ford Fiesta

Green Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

141,758 mi
Last recorded141,758 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE54 VBM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 141,758 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 138,400 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2017 134,540 miles

Nearside Front F/N/S tyre has a nail in the tread.

Pass 1 Apr 2016 127,774 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2016 127,774 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 114,617 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 114,617 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 103,287 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 9 Apr 2013 91,282 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2013 91,282 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 73,170 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 66,132 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 66,132 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 51,347 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 51,347 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 41,935 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 32,207 miles

Oil leak

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

driveshaft bearing noisey

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 VBM is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VBM, 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 VBM registered?

CE54 VBM is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 15 September 2004.

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