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CU04 TFN

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

99,391 mi
Last recorded99,391 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU04 TFN
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2023 99,391 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To offside front flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To offside rear flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2023 99,391 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Center section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To offside front flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To offside rear flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 85,852 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To offside rear flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Dust cover not attatched (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Dust cover not attatched (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2022 85,852 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To offside rear flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Dust cover not attatched (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Dust cover not attatched (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 76,495 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge. 3mm in centre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect advise renewal soon (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre outer tread ()

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both .dust shields adrift (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 70,828 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2019 70,828 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 66,690 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 61,585 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 55,268 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on wear msarks! 195/50/15 budget (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 53,184 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2015 53,183 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 48,745 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2014 48,745 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 40,809 miles

offside front and nearside rear wheels buckled slightly

Fail 20 Dec 2011 32,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside rear wheel rim buckled slightly

Pass 20 Dec 2011 32,282 miles

nearside rear wheel rim buckled slightly

Pass 31 Dec 2010 26,123 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 24,514 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 21,406 miles

no rear seats

Pass 4 Dec 2007 18,695 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2007 18,560 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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 TFN is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 CU04 TFN, 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 TFN is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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