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CV04 LXC

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

73,135 mi
Last recorded73,135 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2026 73,135 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 71,918 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 31 Jul 2025 71,915 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2024 70,819 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively 30 (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 25 Jul 2024 70,804 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively 30 (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 69,410 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jul 2023 69,406 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 67,973 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front tyre has puncture repair close to inner edge

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Aug 2022 67,973 miles

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

Rear Fuel pipe damaged hose from tank damaged (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front tyre has puncture repair close to inner edge

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 67,076 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.

Pass 15 Aug 2020 66,226 miles

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.

Fail 13 Aug 2020 66,220 miles

Emissions not tested not cooling (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.

Pass 17 Aug 2019 64,916 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear and rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 62,740 miles

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

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

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.

Pass 4 Aug 2017 60,240 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside (2.4.A.3)

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2016 57,379 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside (3.6.B.2c)

plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas

Fail 26 Jul 2016 57,378 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside (3.6.B.2c)

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

plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas

Pass 12 Aug 2015 55,204 miles

Front nearside and offside front hubs corroded and starting to crumble

plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas

Pass 11 Aug 2014 52,971 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

plastic trims shields and guards coverring some perscribed areas

Pass 12 Aug 2013 50,522 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

rear exhasut mounts corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2012 46,882 miles

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

Oil leak

plastic trims shieelds and guards covering some perscribed areas

Pass 12 Aug 2011 43,410 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

child seat fitted nearside rear

plastic trims shiueelds and guards covering some perscribed areas

Fail 12 Aug 2011 43,410 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

child seat fitted nearside rear

plastic trims shiueelds and guards covering some perscribed areas

Pass 25 Mar 2010 37,437 miles

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Pass 27 Feb 2009 33,721 miles

hi level brake light works intermitantly

oil filter corroded and leaking

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Pass 26 Feb 2008 30,030 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 22,535 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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CV04 LXC is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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

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