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CE54 XLZ

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,358 mi
Last recorded127,358 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE54 XLZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2021 127,358 miles

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

fan belt starting to fray

Pass 2 Sep 2020 121,727 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes along side of petrol tank slightly pitted (1.1.11 (c))

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

both front tyres starting to wear off on inner edges

Pass 6 Sep 2019 115,625 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 107,658 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking on inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 6 Sep 2018 107,614 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking on inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 96,546 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 96,540 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 85,194 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 74,515 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 74,368 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 63,650 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 56,775 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 45,794 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 38,787 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 30,971 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 30,971 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 23,883 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 17,377 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 10,585 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 10,276 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 XLZ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XLZ, 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 XLZ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 22 September 2004.

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