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CK04 VXS

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2023
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

167,572 mi
Last recorded167,572 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK04 VXS
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2022 167,572 miles

Corrosion in various places & on various components.

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

Front flexible section of exhaust is deteriorating.

Handbrake effort is only just acceptable.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

O/s front brake works a little slower than n/s.

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes going to both rear hoses are corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Bracket in front of rear silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust heat shield is loose.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2022 167,572 miles

Corrosion in various places & on various components.

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front flexible section of exhaust is deteriorating.

Handbrake effort is only just acceptable.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

O/s front brake works a little slower than n/s.

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes going to both rear hoses are corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Bracket in front of rear silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust heat shield is loose.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 163,871 miles

Ball joint gaiters are deteriorating.

Corrosion in various places & on various components.

Flexible section of front exhaust is deteriorating.

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

O/s rear footbrake works a little slower than n/s.

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Bracket at front end of rear silencer is broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 163,865 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

Ball joint gaiters are deteriorating.

Corrosion in various places & on various components.

Flexible section of front exhaust is deteriorating.

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

O/s rear footbrake works a little slower than n/s.

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

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Bracket at front end of rear silencer is broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 161,238 miles

Ball joint gaiters are deteriorating.

Bracket at front of rear silencer is broken.

Corrosion in various places & on various components.

Flexible section of exhaust is deteriorating.

O/s rear footbrake works a little slower than n/s.

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

Slight play in n/s track rod end.

Fail 25 Aug 2020 161,236 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Marked inside & outside wall. (5.2.3 (i))

Ball joint gaiters are deteriorating.

Bracket at front of rear silencer is broken.

Corrosion in various places & on various components.

Flexible section of exhaust is deteriorating.

O/s rear footbrake works a little slower than n/s.

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

Slight play in n/s track rod end.

Fail 4 Aug 2020 161,220 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Ball joint gaiters are deteriorating.

Corrosion in various places.

Exhaust bracket at front of rear silencer is broken.

N/s rear tyre is worn on the edges & is about to expose the cords.

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

Slight play in n/s track rod end.

Pass 7 Jun 2019 154,664 miles

Bracket in front of rear exhaust is broken.

Corrosion in various places.

Front screen is cracked.

O/s rear brake is binding slightly.

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

Slight buckle in o/s front wheel rim.

Fail 5 Jun 2019 154,664 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Engine management light is on. (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Bracket in front of rear exhaust is broken.

Corrosion in various places.

Front screen is cracked.

O/s rear brake is binding slightly.

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

Slight buckle in o/s front wheel rim.

Pass 5 Jun 2018 149,285 miles

Corrosion in various places.

O/s front door stay is not attached.

Fail 1 Jun 2018 149,285 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged Webbing cut. (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion in various places.

O/s front door stay is not attached.

Rear brakes are binding slightly.

Pass 22 May 2017 143,790 miles

Front screen is cracked.

Front tyres are worn on the inner edges & may expose the cords shortly.

Pass 23 May 2016 137,132 miles

N/s front tyre is getting close to the limit.

Wiper rubbers are deteriorating.

Fail 23 May 2016 137,132 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

N/s front tyre is getting close to the limit.

Wiper rubbers are deteriorating.

Fail 13 May 2015 124,298 miles

Front number plate is damaged.

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

There is a small amount of oil on the casing of the n/s front shock absorber.

Pass 13 May 2015 124,298 miles

Front number plate is damaged.

There is a small amount of oil on the casing of the n/s front shock absorber.

Pass 13 May 2014 113,094 miles

Front number plate is deteriorating.

Slight noise heard from n/s rear wheel bearing.

Fail 13 May 2014 113,094 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front number plate is deteriorating.

Slight noise heard from n/s rear wheel bearing.

Pass 16 May 2013 102,056 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 May 2013 102,054 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 May 2012 94,827 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front number plate damaged

rear exhaust heat shields loose

Pass 18 May 2011 88,515 miles

front number plate damaged

n/s wiper blade split

Pass 17 May 2010 82,428 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 27 May 2009 73,206 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s rear tyre worn outer edge

Pass 27 May 2009 73,206 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s rear tyre worn outer edge

Pass 20 May 2008 63,348 miles

oil filter is rusty.

Pass 25 May 2007 46,901 miles

Centre Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

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 VXS is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 CK04 VXS, 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 VXS is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 9 April 2004.

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