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CV54 DCE

2004 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

85,632 mi
Last recorded85,632 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV54 DCE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 85,632 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Apr 2024 83,321 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Apr 2023 80,716 miles

Rear rear suspension components corroded slightly

Pass 19 Apr 2022 78,855 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

reversing lights not working

Fail 19 Apr 2022 78,854 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

reversing lights not working

Pass 31 Mar 2021 74,837 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

reversing lights not working

Pass 26 Mar 2020 72,144 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 70,433 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear brake back plates badly corroded both sides

general corrosion evident on front and rear suspension parts.

Pass 17 Apr 2018 68,986 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 66,990 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 66,965 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 65,472 miles

Offside Front Tyre perishing on inner and outer edges

Rear exhaust hanger bracket detached but system not insecure

Pass 7 Apr 2015 63,224 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 60,770 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 60,768 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 56,619 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 52,658 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 46,015 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 46,011 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 39,233 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 26,506 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 16,587 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 12,977 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 DCE is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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