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CE54 VBU

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

99,428 mi
Last recorded99,428 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 99,428 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 92,964 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 87,402 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 87,402 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Centre heat shield slightly loose

Pass 24 Oct 2022 84,426 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 81,448 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 79,018 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 79,006 miles

Emissions not tested exaust major leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 76,381 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 76,381 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 72,328 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 67,782 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 62,959 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 58,133 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 51,929 miles

nail in osr tyre tread

Pass 5 Sep 2013 48,333 miles

both front inner brake discs showing wear

Pass 13 Sep 2012 42,774 miles

engine oil low

Pass 21 Sep 2011 39,923 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 34,178 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 29,269 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 26,947 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2008 26,947 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 18,905 miles

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 VBU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 VBU, 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 VBU registered?

CE54 VBU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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