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CE54 ZXT

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2025
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

159,393 mi
Last recorded159,393 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2024 159,393 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2024 159,370 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front bumper trim insecure - Removed.

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 143,477 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2023 143,477 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 126,781 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2022 126,781 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 113,441 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer driveshaft gaiter slightly deteriated

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

rear exhaust silencer mountings corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2021 113,439 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Outer driveshaft gaiter slightly deteriated

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

rear exhaust silencer mountings corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2020 103,045 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jun 2020 103,045 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 97,696 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2019 97,696 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 25 May 2018 83,533 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight misshape across tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

bonnet cable stiff to operate

Fail 25 May 2018 83,533 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight misshape across tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

bonnet cable stiff to operate

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 66,689 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 66,689 miles

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' sat nav holder (8.3.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 64,683 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 60,040 miles

Engine Managment Light on

Pass 3 Nov 2014 50,696 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front number plate damaged

Fail 31 Oct 2014 50,696 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 Oct 2013 39,386 miles

eml on

front number plate damaged

o/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 16 Oct 2012 31,492 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 16 Oct 2012 31,492 miles

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

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 28 Oct 2011 19,708 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 8,962 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 4,588 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 4,436 miles

PLASTIC SHIELDS ON INNER SILLS,UNDERBODY, ETC, RESTRICT EXAMINATION* OSF TYREWORN AND PERISHED* HEADLAMP AIMS ON AIM LIMIT*

Pass 5 Nov 2007 3,823 miles

exhaust rusty in places.

Pass 31 Aug 2007 3,794 miles

wiper blades worn

Fail 31 Aug 2007 3,794 miles

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

Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

wiper blades worn

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 ZXT is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 ZXT, 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 ZXT is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 11 October 2004.

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