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CF04 VRX

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

173,976 mi
Last recorded173,976 miles
Recorded on12 May 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF04 VRX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 May 2023 173,976 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2023 173,976 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 172,968 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

handbrake travel near excessive

Fail 9 Feb 2022 172,960 miles

Central Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

handbrake travel near excessive

Pass 12 Feb 2021 172,566 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 172,566 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 171,797 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 171,797 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 170,982 miles

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

Nearside 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 Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 167,564 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 160,227 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 14 Feb 2017 160,227 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 157,201 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2015 151,678 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Oct 2015 151,678 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner & outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 146,641 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 140,970 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 140,970 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 131,702 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 131,702 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 118,414 miles

n/s rear tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 10 Sep 2010 97,577 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 10 Sep 2010 97,577 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 76,815 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 56,596 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 37,696 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 VRX is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 VRX, 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 VRX registered?

CF04 VRX is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 16 August 2004.

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