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CF04 EXG

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

94,808 mi
Last recorded94,808 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF04 EXG
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2020 94,808 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2020 94,808 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2019 87,180 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

exhaust system corroded/ tail box minor leak

Fail 21 Sep 2019 87,180 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

exhaust system corroded/ tail box minor leak

Pass 4 Sep 2018 79,567 miles

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 31 Aug 2018 79,565 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 77,311 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2017 77,311 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Stop lamp not working BOTH (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak ()

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 70,239 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 65,854 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 65,854 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 59,237 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 52,017 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Sep 2013 52,017 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 46,696 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2012 46,696 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 42,969 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 42,967 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 37,569 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 28,436 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 23,829 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 20,104 miles

Nearside Front 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
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CF04 EXG is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue 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 CF04 EXG, 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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CF04 EXG is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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