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CP04 YLB

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

129,122 mi
Last recorded129,122 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP04 YLB
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 129,122 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Progressive corrosion on vehicle underside

Rear axle and brake backplates corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2026 128,959 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Position lamp not working Both front and nearside rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust heat shield loose

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Progressive corrosion on vehicle underside

Rear axle and brake backplates corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2025 120,866 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear axle, mounts and brake backplates corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2025 120,849 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 pipes to and from flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear axle, mounts and brake backplates corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2025 120,218 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Exhaust heat shield loose

Rear axle, mounts and brake backplates heavily corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2024 112,611 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 112,554 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 108,815 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 106,832 miles

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

Oil filter is rusty.

Fail 20 Jun 2022 106,832 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both - lenses discoloured affecting beam image. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2021 105,236 miles

Exhaust heat shields are loose.

High level brake light is not working.

N/s front seat belt is stiff to undo when under load.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on the edges & getting close to the limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil filter is rusty.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Jul 2021 105,236 miles

Brake performance not tested Pipe started leaking during test. (1.2.1 (g))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both - lenses discoloured affecting image. (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Going to o/s rear hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Brake pipe started leaking during brake test. (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust heat shields are loose.

High level brake light is not working.

N/s front seat belt is stiff to undo when under load.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on the edges & getting close to the limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil filter is rusty.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 102,202 miles

Front tyres are worn on the edges & are close to the limit.

Headlamp lenses are discolouring & starting to affect beam image clarity.

High level brake light is not working.

Fail 22 Jun 2020 102,202 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 195/50/15 o/s, 175/65/14 n/s. (5.2.3 (b))

Front tyres are worn on the edges & are close to the limit.

Headlamp lenses are discolouring & starting to affect beam image clarity.

High level brake light is not working.

Pass 25 Jun 2019 98,674 miles

Suspect coolant expansion bottle is leaking.

Fail 25 Jun 2019 98,674 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspect coolant expansion bottle is leaking.

Pass 5 Jun 2018 93,186 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 86,718 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2017 86,718 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 80,940 miles

both front springs corroding

both rear springs corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2016 80,940 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

both front springs corroding

both rear springs corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2015 74,079 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)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 66,730 miles

nearside front brake disc has slight wear

nearside rear coil spring has slight corrosion

nearside rear tyre has slight wear on inside edge

offside front brake disc has slight wear

offside rear coil spring has slight corrosion

Fail 16 Jun 2014 66,730 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front brake disc has slight wear

nearside rear coil spring has slight corrosion

nearside rear tyre has slight wear on inside edge

offside front brake disc has slight wear

offside rear coil spring has slight corrosion

offside rear tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 24 Jun 2013 58,486 miles

nearside rear coil spring has slight corrosion

offside rear coil spring has slight corrosion

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 24 Jun 2013 58,486 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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear coil spring has slight corrosion

offside rear coil spring has slight corrosion

Pass 22 Jun 2012 51,324 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 23 Jun 2011 46,226 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 46,226 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 40,928 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2010 40,928 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 35,110 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 29,585 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 24,939 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 YLB is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 YLB, 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 YLB is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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