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CV04 FKC

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

122,710 mi
Last recorded122,710 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV04 FKC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2018 122,710 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r and both front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

all four alloy wheels damaged

remoulded tyres fitted to n/s/f o/s/f and n/s/r

spare tyre worn and currently flat

Fail 31 Jul 2018 122,493 miles

Driver's seat with a defective structure back rest does not secure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function sucureing pin bent and damaged rubbing on drop link (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working when side light are on (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r and both front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

all four alloy wheels damaged

remoulded tyres fitted to n/s/f o/s/f and n/s/r

spare tyre worn and currently flat

Fail 26 Jul 2018 122,491 miles

Driver's seat with a defective structure tilt mech damaged does not secure backrest properly (6.2.5 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working not working when position lamps are on. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment hand brake has no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function nsf shock not located properly, locating lug damaged and shock fouling anti roll bar linkage limiting movement of steering (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

all wheels damaged

both front brake pipes corroded but not excessive

remoulded tyres fitted to nsf, osf and nsr

smell of fuel around tank area, no visible leaks but corrosion found on multiple fuel pipes around tank

Pass 27 Jul 2017 114,384 miles

front tyres close to limit slight play front drop links & anti roll bar rubbers slight play o/s ball joint slight blow exhaust

Pass 3 Aug 2016 108,330 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 108,330 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 104,578 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2014 95,521 miles

Engine management light on

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 85,787 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 18 Jul 2013 85,787 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 12 Jul 2012 74,895 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre perished

unable to check front pads

Pass 12 Jul 2012 74,895 miles

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre perished

unable to check front pads

Pass 12 Jul 2011 62,858 miles

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fan not working car over heating

Fail 16 Jul 2010 47,565 miles

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

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

advise front discs slightly corroded

advise o/s/f seat wont tilt forward

Pass 16 Jul 2010 47,565 miles

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

advise front discs slightly corroded

advise o/s/f seat wont tilt forward

Pass 19 Mar 2010 45,217 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Mar 2010 45,217 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Mar 2009 34,586 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 23,323 miles

passenger door mirror glass missing

Fail 7 Mar 2008 23,323 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

passenger door mirror glass missing

Pass 17 Mar 2007 14,686 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 14,684 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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CV04 FKC is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 FKC, 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 FKC is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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