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CV04 WLU

2004 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2025
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

112,216 mi
Last recorded112,216 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV04 WLU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2024 112,216 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 108,334 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 105,648 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 105,645 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 101,771 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High Level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 101,771 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High Level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 99,511 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2020 99,511 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 97,434 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 97,434 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 93,903 miles

over heating on tickover

Fail 6 Aug 2018 93,903 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

over heating on tickover

Pass 15 Aug 2017 90,506 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 90,506 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 86,260 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 80,726 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

clutch pedal has side to side movement

Fail 24 Aug 2015 80,630 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear coil springs corroded

clutch pedal has side to side movement

Pass 27 Aug 2014 73,018 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

centre brake light not working

Fail 26 Aug 2014 73,004 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear coil springs corroded

centre brake light not working

Pass 27 Aug 2013 66,393 miles

centre brake not working

Pass 28 Aug 2012 57,132 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2012 57,118 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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)

Fail 23 Aug 2011 48,097 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 48,097 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 40,737 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 40,729 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Jul 2009 31,969 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 May 2008 25,451 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 19,948 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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 WLU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 WLU, 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 WLU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 13 March 2004.

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