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CE54 VHB

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

137,888 mi
Last recorded137,888 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2020 137,888 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement beam bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 128,143 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear pipes both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded from front to back ()

Pass 11 Oct 2018 121,705 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2018 121,705 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 113,412 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Sep 2017 113,410 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour and o/s rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 108,329 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2016 108,266 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 105,490 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

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

Fail 10 Oct 2015 105,488 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

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

Fail 7 Oct 2014 98,801 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 98,801 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 92,729 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 92,729 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 77,363 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2012 77,363 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 71,542 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 71,539 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 65,618 miles

high level stoplamp not working

Pass 4 Sep 2009 47,210 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 35,196 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 23,900 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 VHB 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 VHB, 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 VHB is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 9 September 2004.

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