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CE54 VBX

2004 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

130,079 mi
Last recorded130,079 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 20 Jul 2022 130,079 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn both rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 125,600 miles

corrosion to underside and suspension components

engine miss firing under load

Fail 20 Jul 2021 125,600 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

corrosion to underside and suspension components

engine miss firing under load

Pass 20 Jul 2020 120,082 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

corrosion to front and rear suspension components inc coil springs

front flexable exhaust outer skin deteriorated

surface corrosion around underbody areas

Fail 20 Jul 2020 120,082 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion to front and rear suspension components inc coil springs

front flexable exhaust outer skin deteriorated

surface corrosion around underbody areas

Pass 23 Jul 2019 113,335 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion to front and rear coil springs

surface corrosion around underbody areas

Fail 23 Jul 2019 113,335 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust and coolant leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion to front and rear coil springs

surface corrosion around underbody areas

Pass 23 Jul 2018 107,219 miles

corrosion to front and rear coil springs

front exhaust flexable section deteriorated

surface corrosion around underbody areas

Fail 23 Jul 2018 107,219 miles

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

corrosion to front and rear coil springs

front exhaust flexable section deteriorated

surface corrosion around underbody areas

Pass 21 Jul 2017 100,079 miles

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

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

corrosion to front and rear coil springs

front brake pads wearing low

Fail 21 Jul 2017 100,079 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

corrosion to front and rear coil springs

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 15 Jul 2016 91,966 miles

n/s/f mirror glass missing

corrosion to front and rear coil springs

surface corrosion around underbody areas

Fail 15 Jul 2016 91,966 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

corrosion to front and rear coil springs

n/s/f mirror glass missing

surface corrosion around underbody areas

Pass 16 Jul 2015 84,761 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 75,800 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2013 69,804 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2012 62,036 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 54,976 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 May 2011 54,976 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 May 2010 48,736 miles

front windscreen wiper blades are worn

Pass 12 May 2009 37,928 miles

front wipers are worn

rear bumper damaged

Pass 15 May 2008 30,910 miles

UNABLE TO TILT DRIVERS SEAT BACKREST FORWARD

Fail 22 May 2007 23,650 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s + o/s rear tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 22 May 2007 23,650 miles

n/s + o/s rear tyres worn on outer edges

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 VBX 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 62.5%.

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

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