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CP04 UFJ

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,804 mi
Last recorded134,804 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP04 UFJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2025 134,804 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box join. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear under body corrosion.

Pass 17 Sep 2024 131,613 miles

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

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

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

Tyre obviously under inflated all 4. (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 17 Sep 2024 131,612 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Tyre obviously under inflated all 4. (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 127,546 miles

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

Rear suspension corroding

Pass 23 Sep 2022 122,998 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded NS + OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Reverse light not working

Fail 22 Sep 2022 122,995 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded NS + OS / front to rear lines (1.1.11 (c))

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

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire by tank (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded NS + OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Reverse light not working

Pass 8 Sep 2021 115,635 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 110,430 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 104,712 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 97,971 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Recommend replacement. Bulb 501. (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2018 97,971 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16" blade. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Recommend replacement. Bulb 501. (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working Bulb 380. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21" blade. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 91,734 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer. Centre pipe corroded, one piece with rear silencer. (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Before flexible hose. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 86,873 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped and slightly corroded. (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top and shock absorber thread corroded.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Before flexible hose. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear exhaust silencer mount detached due to corrosion. System still supported.

Pass 1 Sep 2015 84,328 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front tyre perished

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

Fail 1 Sep 2015 84,328 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front tyre perished

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 82,846 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 78,950 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 70,611 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 63,457 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 54,985 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 48,054 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 38,437 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 26,979 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 26,979 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 UFJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CP04 UFJ, 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 UFJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 3 June 2004.

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