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CF03 HJN

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,696 mi
Last recorded129,696 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF03 HJN
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2024 129,696 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

corossion under battery area

Fail 20 Aug 2024 129,696 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

corossion under battery area

Pass 24 Aug 2023 128,097 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 126,680 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s&o/s chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2022 126,680 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s&o/s chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 125,391 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

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

fuel filler pipes corroded

underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

Pass 20 Aug 2020 124,053 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s/r (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 122,862 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

fuel filler pipes corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2019 122,853 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

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

Coolant leak ()

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

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

fuel filler pipes corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2018 120,765 miles

rear number plate deterioated interior mirror missing n/s/r tyre close to limit

Fail 20 Aug 2018 120,765 miles

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

rear number plate deterioated interior mirror missing n/s/r tyre close to limit

Pass 11 Aug 2017 115,273 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 109,468 miles

inside edge front tyres close to limit

Pass 7 Aug 2015 103,509 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 103,266 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 93,423 miles

centre exhaust blowing

slight play rear wheel bearing

Pass 30 Jul 2013 83,870 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake discs worn

Fail 30 Jul 2013 83,870 miles

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

brake discs worn

Pass 5 Aug 2011 65,605 miles

nearside front wing mirror glass missing

offside front washer jet not working

rear registration plate backing deteriorated

Fail 29 Jul 2011 65,342 miles

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front wing mirror glass missing

offside front washer jet not working

rear registration plate backing deteriorated

Pass 31 Jul 2010 54,928 miles

inner of n/s/front brake disc slightly scored

nearside wing mirror glass missing

Pass 5 Aug 2009 46,019 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2009 45,924 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 38,430 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 31 Jul 2007 30,283 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 19,907 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 19,907 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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CF03 HJN is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CF03 HJN, 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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CF03 HJN is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 23 February 2004.

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