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CU04 HUJ

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

56,525 mi
Last recorded56,525 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 56,525 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 55,654 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside driveshaft support bearing noisy

both front tyres appear to have driven flat 175/65/14

interior rear view mirror insecure

Pass 1 Aug 2023 55,182 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in outer wall 175/65 r14 82h (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed to flexible hose rear section corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed to flexible hose rear section corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level stop lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 53,004 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Possibly Run Flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 50,811 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside driveshaft support bearing noisy

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 50,811 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside driveshaft support bearing noisy

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 47,132 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 2 Jul 2019 47,132 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall 175/65 r14 82h (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2018 43,923 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65 r 14 82t (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 May 2017 39,770 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On Limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 36,753 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 34,766 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 32,000 miles

nearside rear coil spring has slight corrosion

offside rear coil spring has slight corrosion

Fail 29 Apr 2014 32,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear coil spring has slight corrosion

offside rear coil spring has slight corrosion

Pass 25 Apr 2013 29,096 miles

nearside rear coil spring has slight corrosion

offside rear coil spring has slight corrosion

Pass 30 Apr 2012 26,999 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2011 25,190 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 25,190 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2010 22,913 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 28 Apr 2009 19,078 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 19,078 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 May 2008 15,221 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 11,630 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 HUJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 CU04 HUJ, 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 CU04 HUJ registered?

CU04 HUJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 19 May 2004.

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