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CU54 LSE

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2023
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

113,577 mi
Last recorded113,577 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU54 LSE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2022 113,577 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 113,577 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 110,927 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 110,927 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 109,457 miles

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

middle brake light not working

Fail 16 Jan 2020 109,457 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

middle brake light not working

Pass 9 Jan 2019 108,221 miles

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

centre brake light out

Pass 23 Jan 2018 106,585 miles

middle brake light not working

Fail 15 Nov 2017 106,545 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine light on

middle brake light not working

Pass 14 Nov 2016 104,233 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 102,022 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 102,020 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box corroded (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 95,839 miles

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

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s front flexible brake hose securing clip upside down

Fail 24 Sep 2014 95,839 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s front flexible brake hose securing clip upside down

Pass 7 Aug 2013 87,397 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 87,397 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2012 79,621 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s wiper blade to long rubbing on car body

o/s/f wheel bearing slightly worn

Fail 31 Aug 2012 79,621 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s wiper blade to long rubbing on car body

o/s/f wheel bearing slightly worn

Pass 30 Aug 2011 70,420 miles

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

Oil leak

front bumper damage

wipers leaving lines

Fail 23 Aug 2011 70,375 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

front bumper damage

wipers leaving lines

Pass 25 Sep 2010 62,952 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2010 62,952 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

engine managment light on.

Pass 23 Sep 2009 53,594 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 53,539 miles

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

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2008 43,641 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 34,464 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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CU54 LSE is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 CU54 LSE, 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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CU54 LSE is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 4 September 2004.

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