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CE54 VFT

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

160,837 mi
Last recorded160,837 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2018 160,837 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2018 160,835 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2017 144,649 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 136,565 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 134,382 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Sep 2014 134,380 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 127,689 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 127,689 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 19 Sep 2012 119,390 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

rear exhaust outer layer rusted

Pass 19 Sep 2012 119,390 miles

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

rear exhaust outer layer rusted

Pass 20 Sep 2011 109,323 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 109,323 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 95,451 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 80,449 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 65,763 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 52,259 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 VFT is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VFT, 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 VFT registered?

CE54 VFT is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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