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CP04 DBV

2004 Ford Fiesta

Green Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

80,645 mi
Last recorded80,645 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP04 DBV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 80,645 miles

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

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2025 80,643 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 72,821 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 65,890 miles

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened raer axel (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear spring mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 65,879 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened raer axel (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear spring mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 58,563 miles

Centre stop lamp not working

Front suspension and components corroded

Rear suspension and components corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2022 58,552 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Centre stop lamp not working

Front suspension and components corroded

Rear suspension and components corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2021 53,239 miles

Front suspension and components corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear suspension and components corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2021 53,239 miles

Front suspension and components corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear suspension and components corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2020 47,152 miles

Front suspension and components corroded

Rear suspension and components corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2020 47,152 miles

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

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

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

Front suspension and components corroded

Rear suspension and components corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2019 37,580 miles

Front brake pipes corroded

Front suspension and components corroded

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

Rear suspension and components corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2019 37,580 miles

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

Front brake pipes corroded

Front suspension and components corroded

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

Rear suspension and components corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2018 31,364 miles

Front brake pipes corroded

front suspension and components corroded

rear suspension and components corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2017 29,402 miles

Front brake pipes slightly corroded

Front suspension and components corroded

Rear suspension and components corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2016 27,915 miles

Front suspension and components corroded

Rear back plates corroded

Rear brake pipes corroded

Rear suspension and components corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2016 27,915 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front suspension and components corroded

Rear back plates corroded

Rear brake pipes corroded

Rear suspension and components corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2015 26,479 miles

Front suspension components corroded

Rear coil springs corroded

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2014 23,355 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

both front lower wish bone /brake callipers /stubaxles and drive shafts badly corroded

rear exhaust silencer badly corroded

spare wheel and tyre pressures and rear brake linings not checked

wheel nuts and outer wheel rims not checked except for n/s/r

Pass 5 Apr 2013 20,890 miles

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

Oil leak

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

engine oil needs topping up

rear exhaust silencer corroded

unable to check rear steel brabe pipes due to not assessable

unanle to check wheel nuts and outer wheel rims due to trims fitted except near side rear

Fail 5 Apr 2013 20,890 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

Oil leak

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

engine oil needs topping up

rear exhaust silencer corroded

unable to check rear steel brabe pipes due to not assessable

unanle to check wheel nuts and outer wheel rims due to trims fitted except near side rear

Pass 19 Apr 2012 19,195 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear exhaust needs securing

unable to check wheel nuts and outer wheel rims except n/s/r due to trims fitted

unable to fully check rear steel brake due to not assessable

Pass 20 Apr 2011 17,258 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 17,258 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 15,310 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 13,110 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 13,110 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 11,237 miles

hand brake lever has excessive travel

Pass 11 Apr 2007 8,683 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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CP04 DBV is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 CP04 DBV, 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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CP04 DBV is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 21 April 2004.

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