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CT04 GVR

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2021
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

155,365 mi
Last recorded155,365 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT04 GVR
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2020 155,365 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes corroded

Coolant level low

Front lower engine mount deteriorated

Nearside rear tyre on legal limit

Offside front top mount worn

Offside rear brake pipe corroded

Offside rear wheel rim dented (outer)

Rear exhaust heat shield deteriorated

Fail 18 Sep 2020 155,365 miles

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Both front to rear brake pipes corroded

Coolant level low

Front lower engine mount deteriorated

Nearside rear tyre on legal limit

Offside front top mount worn

Offside rear brake pipe corroded

Offside rear wheel rim dented (outer)

Rear exhaust heat shield deteriorated

Pass 18 Sep 2019 150,225 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield deteriorated

Fail 17 Sep 2019 150,225 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield deteriorated

Pass 21 Sep 2018 144,322 miles

Centre brake light inoperative

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 138,427 miles

Centre stop lamp not working

Coolant level low

Exhaust slightly corroded

Lower engine mount rubber bush deteriorated

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

Nearside front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside front tyre worn to legal limit on inner edge

Offside rear reflector damaged

Small oil leak

Fail 1 Sep 2017 138,271 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both sides (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Centre stop lamp not working

Coolant level low

Exhaust slightly corroded

Lower engine mount rubber bush deteriorated

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

Nearside front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside front tyre worn to legal limit on inner edge

Offside rear reflector damaged

Small oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2016 133,274 miles

gearbox oil leak

Fail 12 Sep 2016 133,274 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear exhaust mount broken (7.1.1)

gearbox oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2015 127,125 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 127,125 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 26 Aug 2014 118,244 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 118,244 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 108,527 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 108,512 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 3 Sep 2013

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Aug 2013 107,804 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 94,291 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Aug 2012 94,280 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2011 75,356 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 60,638 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 60,638 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 48,424 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2008 28,962 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 28,962 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Sep 2007 13,193 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 GVR is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 CT04 GVR, 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 GVR is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 24 August 2004.

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