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CU04 BYD

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,191 mi
Last recorded111,191 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU04 BYD
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2017 111,191 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 111,182 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 103,064 miles

Centre brake light not working.

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

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

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

Rear exhaust mount snapped off.

Fail 18 Oct 2016 103,064 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Centre brake light not working.

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust mount snapped off.

Pass 17 Sep 2015 94,711 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 83,769 miles

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

exhaust heat shield loose

os seat back folding mechanism

Fail 22 Sep 2014 83,769 miles

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose

os seat back folding mechanism

Pass 31 May 2013 81,404 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 76,868 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 72,611 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 69,911 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 65,010 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2009 65,005 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 47,951 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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CU04 BYD is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CU04 BYD, 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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CU04 BYD is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 16 June 2004.

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