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CF04 HTU

2004 Ford Fiesta

Green Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

132,689 mi
Last recorded132,689 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF04 HTU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2016 132,689 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

oil leaks

Fail 10 Mar 2016 132,676 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

oil leaks

Pass 3 Apr 2015 122,789 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

injector chuffing

o/s/r lamp damaged

Fail 28 Mar 2015 122,599 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

injector chuffing

o/s/r lamp damaged

Pass 29 Mar 2014 112,453 miles

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

n/s wiperblade torn slightly

o/s/r lamp slightly damaged

rear wiperblade torn

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 28 Sep 2012 95,973 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2012 95,972 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 85,152 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Sep 2011 85,152 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2010 74,608 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 74,589 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 66,203 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 Sep 2008 53,040 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 53,040 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 55,879 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 38,507 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 38,507 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 HTU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 HTU, 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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What year was CF04 HTU registered?

CF04 HTU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 July 2004.

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