MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,705 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front Power steering component leaking steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))
Front Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded near to fuel tank area (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn inner edge - 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front play in wiper mechanism
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge and perished inner sidewall area (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides at flexi join area (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both side chassis/inner sill/under floor areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear axle corroded
Rear reverse light not working
Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened general corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill area corroded/holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides chassis/inner sill/under floor areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure/split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened general corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill area corroded/holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides chassis/inner sill/under floor areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Coil spring corroded all springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner grease leaking past securing clip on drive shaft boot
Offside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak inner drive shaft seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides chassis/inner sill/under floor areas corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear reverse lights not working
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer drive shaft boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Coil spring corroded all springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner grease leaking past securing clip on drive shaft boot
Offside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak inner drive shaft seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides chassis/inner sill/under floor areas corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear reverse lights not working
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
under side of vehicle showing deterioration
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
under side of vehicle showing deterioration
Coil spring corroded all springs heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak engine sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened frame general corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre outer/inner sidewall bead area perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. park brake lock out at high lever travel (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all under floor area general corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides inner sill area at trail arm mounting points corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides spring top mount area corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear axle general corrosion
Rear reverse lights not working
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides chassis legs corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill/closing panel area corroded/holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot clip loose boot insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Coil spring corroded all springs heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak engine sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened frame general corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre outer/inner sidewall bead area perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. park brake lock out at high lever travel (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all under floor area general corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides inner sill area at trail arm mounting points corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides spring top mount area corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear axle general corrosion
Rear reverse lights not working
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides chassis legs corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))
general corrosion under vehicle
no reverse lights
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))
general corrosion under vehicle
no reverse lights
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge
Nearside Front wiper split
Offside Front tyre heavily worn on inner edge
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
coil spring corroded ALL (2.4.C.1b)
Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/65/14 (4.1.D.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge
Nearside Front wiper split
Offside Front tyre heavily worn on inner edge
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
coil spring corroded ALL (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge
Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
Rear coil spring corroded BOTH (2.4.C.1b)
nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge
offside front tyre worn on inner edge
Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear coil spring corroded BOTH (2.4.C.1b)
nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge
offside front tyre worn on inner edge
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
both front tyres wearing on inner edge
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside wiper blade split but cleaning
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
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CP54 ARU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.
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 CP54 ARU, 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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CP54 ARU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 9 October 2004.
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