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CV54 CMU

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

155,660 mi
Last recorded155,660 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV54 CMU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2020 155,660 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s front (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 5 Mar 2020 155,660 miles

Headlamp aim too low o/s (4.1.2 (a))

Position lamp not working o/s rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working n/s (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working o/s (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed n/s front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s front (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 152,648 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2019 152,648 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 146,753 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has no damping effect.

Pass 17 Mar 2017 140,371 miles

n/s/f tyre valve perishing

n/s/r brake pipe from flexy rusting

n/s/r tyre 2mm

o/s/f brake pipe rusting

windscreen chipped

Fail 16 Mar 2017 140,371 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre valve perishing

n/s/r brake pipe from flexy rusting

n/s/r tyre 2mm

o/s/f brake pipe rusting

windscreen chipped

Fail 9 Mar 2017 140,013 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension 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)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged cracking (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Rear tyre 1.8 mm

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 129,484 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 123,535 miles

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

n/s/f mirror glass missing

Pass 3 Jun 2014 116,944 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 116,818 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 109,131 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 109,131 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 May 2012 99,805 miles

air bag light on

Fail 21 May 2012 99,805 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

air bag light on

Pass 23 May 2011 84,839 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 84,839 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2010 62,524 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 46,629 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 28,442 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 28,442 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 24,128 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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CV54 CMU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 CV54 CMU, 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 CV54 CMU registered?

CV54 CMU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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