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CE54 VDD

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

101,696 mi
Last recorded101,696 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2020 101,696 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front seatback does not tilt forward

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

battery tray is corroded

slight damage to rear bumper

slight oil leaks from engine and gearbox

Pass 13 Nov 2019 98,674 miles

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

all fuel pipes badly corroded

all steering, suspension and subframe components are corroding

both rear tyres and nearside front tyre are all remoulded tyres

coolant leak from around expansion tank and around water pump area

offside front brake is binding slightly

rear axle bushes deteriorated

Fail 12 Nov 2019 98,668 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

all fuel pipes badly corroded

all steering, suspension and subframe components are corroding

both rear tyres and nearside front tyre are all remoulded tyres

coolant leak from around expansion tank and around water pump area

offside front brake is binding slightly

rear axle bushes deteriorated

Pass 5 Nov 2018 89,383 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2018 89,381 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 87,028 miles

Both rear tyres perishing/splitting

Engine management light lit

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

General under body corrosion

Offside front brake disc corroded

Power steering pipes corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2017 87,028 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both rear tyres perishing/splitting

Engine management light lit

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

General under body corrosion

Offside front brake disc corroded

Power steering pipes corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2016 84,048 miles

Rear bumper damaged

Fail 9 Nov 2016 84,042 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Rear bumper damaged

Pass 10 Nov 2015 80,746 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 77,496 miles

Engine management light lit

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 74,162 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 70,798 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 70,797 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 66,294 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 60,296 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 60,296 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Fail 12 Nov 2009 53,474 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 53,474 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 44,023 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2008 43,379 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 29,900 miles

Nearside 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 VDD is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VDD, 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 VDD is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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