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CP04 VHM

2004 Ford Fiesta

White Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

191,271 mi
Last recorded191,271 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP04 VHM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2023 191,271 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2023 191,269 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working nearside and offside (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 185,797 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 185,759 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Between flexi and wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 179,462 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 174,133 miles

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

General surface rust on suspension and chassis

Fail 15 Jul 2020 174,106 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

General surface rust on suspension and chassis

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 163,268 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Jul 2019 163,265 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2018 154,784 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2018 154,781 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 136,357 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 123,569 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 123,566 miles

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

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inside Side wall of Nearside Rear (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 116,436 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 May 2014 104,449 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 May 2013 94,829 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2013 94,807 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 19 May 2012 84,716 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 May 2011 74,941 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 63,395 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 54,476 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 44,800 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 33,480 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 VHM is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 VHM, 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 VHM is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 10 June 2004.

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