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CP04 ULU

2004 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

92,716 mi
Last recorded92,716 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP04 ULU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 92,716 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

underside welded repaired areas undersealed

Fail 6 Jul 2026 92,715 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2025 91,048 miles

Coolant leak

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides on inner braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Fail 3 Jul 2025 91,044 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Coolant leak

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides on inner braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 89,473 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides on inner braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

high level brake light not working

Pass 12 Jul 2023 88,105 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive around power steering pump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

corrosion to underside steering braking and suspension components

Fail 4 Jul 2023 88,105 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive around power steering pump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

corrosion to underside steering braking and suspension components

Pass 11 Jul 2022 86,838 miles

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

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))

high level brake light not working

Pass 12 Jul 2021 85,299 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material underside wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

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))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

parking brake nearing reserve travel

Pass 9 Jul 2020 84,023 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 82,253 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to calipers (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 82,253 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to calipers (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 80,089 miles

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

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

nearside rear shockabsorber dust cover insecure

Fail 4 Jul 2018 80,089 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

exhaust blow from rear silencer

nearside rear shockabsorber dust cover insecure

Pass 15 Jun 2017 76,862 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 71,932 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER SHOULDER

DRIVERS REAR TYRE TREAD ON LIMIT

Pass 23 Jun 2015 67,532 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 May 2014 60,983 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 May 2013 55,750 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 48,399 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 May 2012 48,399 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 42,376 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 37,057 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 31,374 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2008 25,847 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 18,035 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 ULU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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