MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,915 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Emissions unable to be completed Due to idle speed (8.2.1.2 (d))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside front (5.2.3 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside front (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust heat shield is loose.
N/s front brake works a bit slower than o/s.
N/s rear sub-frame mounting rubber is starting to deteriorate.
O/s rear brake is binding slightly.
There is some oil on the casing of the n/s front shock absorber.
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation N/s front brake works a lot slower than o/s. (1.2.1 (d))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust heat shield is loose.
N/s rear sub-frame mounting rubber is starting to deteriorate.
O/s rear brake is binding slightly.
There is some oil on the casing of the n/s front shock absorber.
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Going to rear hose. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Going to rear hose. (1.1.11 (c))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment No reserve travel. (1.1.6 (c))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle O/s is not as good as n/s. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Brake discs are corroded.
Coolant leak - suspect expansion tank.
Metal brake pipes going to rear hoses are corroding.
Rear exhaust heat shield is loose.
Centre rear brake light is not working.
Coolant leak - suspect expansion tank.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
N/s front tyre is wearing on the edge.
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Centre rear brake light is not working.
Coolant leak - suspect expansion tank.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
N/s front tyre is wearing on the edge.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Centre rear brake light is not working.
Coolant leak - suspect water pump.
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Centre rear brake light is not working.
Coolant leak - suspect water pump.
Centre rear brake light is not working.
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
There is a nail in the tread of the o/s rear tyre.
Centre rear brake light is not working.
There is a nail in the tread of the o/s rear tyre.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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CV04 EBZ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.
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 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 CV04 EBZ, 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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CV04 EBZ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 25 March 2004.
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