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CK54 VBT

2004 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

87,935 mi
Last recorded87,935 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK54 VBT
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 87,935 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2026 87,935 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 79,585 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 74,953 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2024 74,952 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 71,275 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2023 71,275 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside 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))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 68,394 miles

Exhaust heat shield slightly loose above rear silencer.

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear axle. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear axle. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer hanger corroded.

Fail 20 Jan 2022 68,394 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust heat shield slightly loose above rear silencer.

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear axle. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear axle. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer hanger corroded.

Pass 12 Jan 2021 67,065 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wash jet aim high

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2021 67,065 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wash jet aim high

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 65,378 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly cracked/deteriorated

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

Offside Front tyre slightly cracked/deteriorated

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly cracked/deteriorated

Fail 14 Jan 2020 65,378 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre slightly cracked/deteriorated

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

Offside Front tyre slightly cracked/deteriorated

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly cracked/deteriorated

Pass 22 Jan 2019 63,215 miles

Oil level high

Fail 22 Jan 2019 63,215 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Oil level high

Pass 10 Jan 2018 60,512 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 60,512 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 58,095 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 53,131 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 47,879 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 41,944 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 38,882 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2013 38,882 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2011 34,767 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 30,623 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 26,875 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 21,864 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 16,968 miles

Front 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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CK54 VBT is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 CK54 VBT, 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 CK54 VBT registered?

CK54 VBT is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 27 November 2004.

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