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CF04 VMZ

2004 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,926 mi
Last recorded99,926 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF04 VMZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 99,926 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2026 99,924 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 97,509 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 94,679 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2024 94,678 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 91,903 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2023 91,903 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 89,071 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Feb 2022 89,071 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 86,965 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 85,883 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 85,883 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 84,070 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 81,751 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corroded but not holed (2.4.G.1)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured X2 both rear indicators (1.4.A.2f)

surface corrosion underside

Fail 8 Mar 2018 81,751 miles

Offside 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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corroded but not holed (2.4.G.1)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured X2 both rear indicators (1.4.A.2f)

surface corrosion underside

Pass 13 Mar 2017 79,614 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 70,494 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 59,345 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2015 59,345 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 48,967 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 38,890 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 29,347 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2011 27,205 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 27,205 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 24,756 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 20,790 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 16,720 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 12,576 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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CF04 VMZ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VMZ, 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 VMZ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 July 2004.

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