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CJ04 PTU

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

107,084 mi
Last recorded107,084 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ04 PTU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 19 Jun 2023 107,084 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

oil level low

Pass 24 Jun 2022 102,667 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 101,740 miles

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

Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 96,518 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 93,883 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 93,848 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 90,396 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 6 Mar 2018 90,335 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 86,755 miles

o/s front steel brake pipe becoming corroded under wheel arch

Fail 13 Mar 2017 86,742 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting bracket broken (7.1.1)

o/s front steel brake pipe becoming corroded under wheel arch

Pass 26 Feb 2016 82,286 miles

1. Rear indicator bulbs turning white.

2. Both rear tyres starting to perish on side walls.

3. Nail in offside rear tyre.

Pass 25 Feb 2015 77,922 miles

n/s front tyre wearing on outside edge

rear indicator bulbs becoming faded

Fail 24 Feb 2015 77,893 miles

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

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

n/s front tyre wearing on outside edge

rear indicator bulbs becoming faded

Pass 3 Mar 2014 73,723 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 70,760 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Sep 2012 62,055 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 62,055 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 52,609 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

Pass 19 Aug 2010 44,126 miles

all tyres wearing uneven on inner edges

Fail 19 Aug 2010 44,126 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

all tyres wearing uneven on inner edges

Pass 21 Aug 2009 33,379 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 22,994 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 22,994 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 21,512 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 16,012 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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CJ04 PTU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 CJ04 PTU, 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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CJ04 PTU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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