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CU04 VBZ

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

112,701 mi
Last recorded112,701 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2021 112,701 miles

Nearside front lower ball joint dust cover slightly damaged

front and rear suspension components slightly corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2021 112,701 miles

Nearside front lower ball joint dust cover slightly damaged

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak offside front lower (5.3.2 (b))

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside front lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Offside front (3.4 (b) (ii))

front and rear suspension components slightly corroded

Hydraulic brake cylinder damaged and braking performance affected offside rear (1.1.16 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 109,283 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 101,551 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel buckled

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Sep 2017 101,551 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Wheel buckled

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 93,581 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2016 93,581 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 85,750 miles

Centre Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 78,998 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust corroded

n/s rear tyre perished and worn uneven

o/s front seat does not recline

o/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 22 Aug 2013 66,756 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 56,473 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 51,020 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 41,853 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 35,215 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 29,723 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 22,021 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 VBZ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VBZ, 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 VBZ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 11 May 2004.

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