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CV54 FPJ

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

72,442 mi
Last recorded72,442 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV54 FPJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 72,442 miles

Corrosion on fuel filler pipes (underneath)

Vehicle displaying areas of corrosion on rear suspension beam, rear suspension parts and underside of rear body. Acceptable when tested.

Fail 12 Nov 2025 72,442 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Corrosion on fuel filler pipes (underneath)

Vehicle displaying areas of corrosion on rear suspension beam, rear suspension parts and underside of rear body. Acceptable when tested.

Pass 1 Nov 2024 62,928 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 62,592 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2022 62,332 miles

Chassis area around Rear axle slightly corroded

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle slightly corroded but not seriously weakened

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

Fail 12 Oct 2022 62,266 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Chassis area around Rear axle slightly corroded

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

Front subframe slightly corroded but not seriously weakened

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle slightly corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 20 Oct 2021 61,068 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

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

Rear axle corroded

chassis corroded around rear axle

exhaust heat shield loose but secure

exhaust system corroded

fuel filler neck corroded

general corrosion to suspension components

Fail 19 Oct 2021 61,067 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front 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))

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

Rear axle corroded

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

chassis corroded around rear axle

exhaust heat shield loose but secure

exhaust system corroded

fuel filler neck corroded

general corrosion to suspension components

Pass 21 Oct 2020 59,128 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Prescribe areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides behind the suspension legs (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front seat belt slow to retact

heat shield around the petrol tank is slightly loose

Fail 20 Oct 2020 59,128 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Prescribe areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides behind the suspension legs (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front seat belt slow to retact

heat shield around the petrol tank is slightly loose

Pass 11 Oct 2019 58,301 miles

Floor pan, inner sills & rear part of chasis prescribed areas are corroded

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

Fail 8 Oct 2019 58,292 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Floor pan, inner sills & rear part of chasis prescribed areas are corroded

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 55,923 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 55,923 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 50,888 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 44,297 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished but no cords visable

Pass 13 Jan 2016 38,131 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 34,442 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 31,278 miles

Nearside Front 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 21 Jan 2013 27,882 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 24,281 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 22,365 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 21,437 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 20,248 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 17,946 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 FPJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 FPJ, 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 FPJ registered?

CV54 FPJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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