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CV04 ZGJ

2004 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

24,100 mi
Last recorded24,100 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 24,100 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 21,461 miles

Rear suspension components undersealed

Fail 7 Nov 2024 21,461 miles

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

Rear suspension components undersealed

Pass 12 Apr 2024 18,734 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded on the rack. (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2024

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least four more brake applications after the warning device has operated (or gauge shows an unsafe reading) (1.1.3 (a) (i))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded on the rack. (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 18,485 miles

Front and rear suspension components, rear axle and front subframe corroded

Front power steering pipes corroded

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2023 18,468 miles

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

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

Front and rear suspension components, rear axle and front subframe corroded

Front power steering pipes corroded

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 17,994 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 17,416 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 17 Feb 2021 17,416 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 16,921 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 6 Feb 2020 16,921 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 16,287 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 15,702 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 14,827 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 13,986 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 13,986 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 13,153 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 12,271 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 12,246 miles

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

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2013 11,320 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 10,496 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 9,507 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 9,507 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 8,574 miles

power steering rack damp

Fail 19 Feb 2009 7,553 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 7,553 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 6,515 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 5,273 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 ZGJ 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 69%.

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 ZGJ, 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 ZGJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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