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CV04 LXM

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,746 mi
Last recorded141,746 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV04 LXM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2021 141,746 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 132,355 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 123,770 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 117,461 miles

front crossmember and both rear coil springs corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2017 117,461 miles

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

front crossmember and both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2016 109,317 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 104,630 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 100,479 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2014 100,479 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 96,263 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 92,022 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 92,022 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 86,865 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 86,326 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 65,767 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 65,767 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 55,265 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 55,264 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 35,759 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 35,759 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 22,204 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 LXM is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CV04 LXM, 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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What year was CV04 LXM registered?

CV04 LXM is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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