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CT04 CEA

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

115,390 mi
Last recorded115,390 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT04 CEA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 115,390 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2026 115,390 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both side (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Box (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2025 115,121 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 114,256 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 110,999 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2023 110,999 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 108,662 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 5 Sep 2022 108,662 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 106,395 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 106,395 miles

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both sides front position lamps coming on when brake pedal pushed (4.3.3 (b))

Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 103,360 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 98,983 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 94,120 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 94,120 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 86,253 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Aug 2017 86,253 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 73,372 miles

nearside rear and offside front tyres age cracked

Pass 21 Aug 2015 64,268 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 57,851 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 55,372 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2012 54,907 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 54,907 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 47,472 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 40,551 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 33,842 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 26,975 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 19,241 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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CT04 CEA is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 CT04 CEA, 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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What year was CT04 CEA registered?

CT04 CEA is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 7 August 2004.

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