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CT04 CFX

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2024
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

149,709 mi
Last recorded149,709 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT04 CFX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2024 149,709 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested REAR BRAKE PIPES TO CORRODED MIGHT LEAK (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed ENGINE NOISE NEED PERMITION TO REV (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced CHASSIS LEG (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Axle modified so that axle functionality is affected ROTTEN (5.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 140,095 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Fuel tank pipes corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2023 140,095 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Fuel tank pipes corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2022 131,922 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 131,895 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 124,039 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 124,039 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm has an unsafe modification bolt too short for locking nut (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 114,857 miles

brake pads worn thin.

nearside front tyre worn on both edges.

nearside rear tyre worn almost to wear indicators with the offside rear worn to limit.

offside front lower suspension arm joint dust cover deteriorated.

Fail 4 Jun 2019 114,856 miles

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

brake pads worn thin.

nearside front tyre worn on both edges.

nearside rear tyre worn almost to wear indicators with the offside rear worn to limit.

offside front lower suspension arm joint dust cover deteriorated.

Pass 6 Jun 2018 103,514 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 103,513 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 90,098 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 90,098 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2017 86,420 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2017 86,420 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 72,823 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 72,050 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 72,050 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 69,286 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 69,286 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 62,533 miles

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

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 21 May 2012 59,720 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

in my opinion i think that the engine oil dipp stick is not complete i strongly would advise to have it check as it is not possible to check oil level

Fail 21 May 2012 59,720 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

in my opinion i think that the engine oil dipp stick is not complete i strongly would advise to have it check as it is not possible to check oil level

Pass 1 Jun 2011 55,753 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 31 May 2011 55,752 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 May 2010 51,485 miles

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

both front and rear number plates slightly loose

Pass 1 Jun 2009 47,305 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2009 47,305 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 27,578 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 CFX is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 CT04 CFX, 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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CT04 CFX is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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