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CK04 PHJ

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

122,195 mi
Last recorded122,195 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK04 PHJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 122,195 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2025 122,195 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 120,703 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2024 120,703 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 118,684 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 116,767 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 114,705 miles

Nearside Rear wheel slight binding

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

hand brake travel slightly long

Fail 17 Sep 2021 114,705 miles

Nearside Rear wheel slight binding

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

hand brake travel slightly long

Pass 18 Sep 2020 113,045 miles

Central Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Coolant leak water pump ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 111,563 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 109,922 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 108,641 miles

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

Engine Management Light staying on

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 22 Sep 2017 108,641 miles

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

Engine Management Light staying on

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2017 108,513 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Aug 2016 104,155 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 93,671 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 85,664 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 85,664 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 80,080 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 71,635 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 62,764 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 49,826 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 46,647 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 46,647 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 40,037 miles

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)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Apr 2008 32,676 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 26,345 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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CK04 PHJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CK04 PHJ, 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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CK04 PHJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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