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CP54 ARU

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2024
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

131,705 mi
Last recorded131,705 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP54 ARU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Fail 22 Mar 2024 131,705 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 122,077 miles

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))

Fail 21 Mar 2023 122,077 miles

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))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 111,880 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2022 111,880 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 103,167 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2021 103,167 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 97,315 miles

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))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 97,315 miles

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))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 90,633 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2019 90,633 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 84,346 miles

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)

Fail 15 Mar 2018 84,346 miles

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)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 76,197 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Mar 2016 73,476 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 17 Mar 2016 73,476 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 73,470 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 73,470 miles

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)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 70,176 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Jan 2014 66,346 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 62,916 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 62,827 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 58,941 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 16 Jan 2012 58,941 miles

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)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 54,020 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 4 Jan 2011 54,020 miles

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)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 48,272 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 46,450 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 39,046 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 30,076 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 30,076 miles

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)

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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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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