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CU04 TZL

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

111,789 mi
Last recorded111,789 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU04 TZL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2022 111,789 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth worn / split (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

coolant below min

o/s/r wheel arch / bumper damaged

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 26 Jul 2022 111,789 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth worn / split (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

coolant below min

o/s/r wheel arch / bumper damaged

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2021 105,653 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth worn / split (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn perished and splitting (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn perished (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

o/s/r wheel arch / bumper damaged

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 4 Aug 2021 105,653 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Engine mounting excessively loose lower (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth worn / split (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn perished and splitting (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn perished (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

o/s/r wheel arch / bumper damaged

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2020 98,430 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split and smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

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

temporary fuel cap missing

Fail 2 Jul 2020 98,430 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements faded/ non reflective (0.1 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split and smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

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

temporary fuel cap missing

Pass 31 Jul 2019 89,849 miles

Front anti roll bar links slight play

Front tyres on legal limit

advise brake check parking brake long travel and front pads getting low inner ones unable to inspect very well

brake pipes minor corrosion

Fail 31 Jul 2019 89,849 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front anti roll bar links slight play

Front tyres on legal limit

advise brake check parking brake long travel and front pads getting low inner ones unable to inspect very well

brake pipes minor corrosion

Pass 23 Jul 2018 84,665 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 84,665 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions uderinflated (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2017 77,573 miles

both exterior door mirrors incomplete.

front and rear number plates starting to fade.

o/s/f. washer jet partially blocked.

trims missing from all four doors.

Fail 26 Apr 2017 77,573 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both exterior door mirrors incomplete.

front and rear number plates starting to fade.

o/s/f. washer jet partially blocked.

trims missing from all four doors.

Pass 27 Apr 2016 73,825 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2016 73,825 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 65,904 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 65,904 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 May 2014 59,048 miles

advise tyre distorted

Fail 2 May 2014 59,048 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

advise tyre distorted

Pass 3 May 2013 51,848 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 43,870 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 May 2011 36,972 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 36,972 miles

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

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

front brake discs wearing thin

Pass 15 May 2010 32,887 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 28,972 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 23,573 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 17,770 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 TZL is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 TZL, 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 TZL is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 23 April 2004.

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