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CN54 ZHE

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

164,152 mi
Last recorded164,152 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN54 ZHE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2020 164,152 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front & rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak slight ()

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn slightly (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front fog light not working

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bushes deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

exhaust system corroded

handbrake would benefit from being adjusted

Fail 28 Nov 2020 164,152 miles

Headlamp aim too low both lamps (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill next to axle mounting (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front & rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn slightly (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front fog light not working

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

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

handbrake would benefit from being adjusted

Pass 15 Aug 2019 153,424 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Aug 2019 153,424 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 141,198 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2017 133,665 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 124,720 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 112,754 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn uneven and o/s/r low in tread and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chip in zone a not effecting view (8.3.1a)

coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

headlamps tint of blue

slightly smokey emmisions

Fail 19 Sep 2015 112,752 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn uneven and o/s/r low in tread and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chip in zone a not effecting view (8.3.1a)

coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

headlamps tint of blue

slightly smokey emmisions

Pass 25 Sep 2014 90,815 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2014 90,810 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 69,548 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 57,224 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 49,699 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 42,192 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 34,686 miles

exhaust backbox deteriorated

Pass 25 Sep 2008 26,808 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 19,995 miles

wipers worn

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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CN54 ZHE is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CN54 ZHE, 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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CN54 ZHE is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 13 September 2004.

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