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CU04 RRV

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

161,231 mi
Last recorded161,231 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU04 RRV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2019 161,231 miles

N/S & O/S REAR CHASSIS SLIGHTY CORRODED

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Jun 2019 161,219 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

N/S & O/S REAR CHASSIS SLIGHTY CORRODED

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 24 May 2018 159,505 miles

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

SLIGHT ENGINE OIL LEAK

Fail 14 May 2018 159,383 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded N/S & O/S FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

SLIGHT ENGINE OIL LEAK

Pass 27 Apr 2017 148,906 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

battery tray has bad corrosion but battery is secure

Fail 18 Apr 2017 148,565 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking near injector pump (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

battery tray has bad corrosion but battery is secure

Pass 29 Apr 2016 139,748 miles

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

Offside Front shock absorber has little damping effect

Fail 29 Apr 2016 139,748 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 12 May 2015 131,320 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 131,290 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2014 126,386 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 109,401 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 93,754 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 93,745 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 77,025 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 63,465 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 49,405 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 49,399 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 75,290 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 60,551 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 RRV is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RRV, 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 RRV is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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