CarVerify

Free Car Check

CE54 WGY

2004 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

195,714 mi
Last recorded195,714 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 195,714 miles

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

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2025 195,696 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2024 192,005 miles

Coolant leak thermostat housing ()

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

Rear Coil spring worn both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))

engine oil on minimum

Fail 13 Jan 2024 192,005 miles

Coolant leak thermostat housing ()

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

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

Rear Coil spring worn both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))

engine oil on minimum

Pass 14 Jan 2023 185,206 miles

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

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security corroded near axle mounts on both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

topped up low engine oil

Pass 15 Jan 2022 175,763 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both axle bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

topped up low coolant

Fail 15 Jan 2022 175,763 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working replaced bulb (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both axle bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

topped up low coolant

Pass 14 Jan 2021 170,084 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 170,081 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

topped up low engine oil

Pass 18 Jan 2020 165,133 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant bottle starting to crack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 19 Jan 2019 157,029 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 147,642 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1mm (4.1.E.1)

topped up low engine oil

Fail 19 Jan 2018 147,642 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

topped up low engine oil

Pass 14 Jan 2017 139,411 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corrosion at rear joint (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Jan 2017 139,411 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corrosion at rear joint (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2016 132,456 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside wiper rubber split

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 120,145 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jan 2015 120,145 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2014 109,418 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 96,006 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 96,006 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 90,495 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 80,695 miles

centre brake light inop

Pass 25 Sep 2009 58,139 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 40,510 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 27,330 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)

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
Full Ford Fiesta reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

CE54 WGY is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WGY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CE54 WGY?

You can check the full history of CE54 WGY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was CE54 WGY registered?

CE54 WGY is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 September 2004.

Is CE54 WGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE54 WGY shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CE54 WGY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on CE54 WGY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.