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CV54 VBU

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,017 mi
Last recorded110,017 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2019 110,017 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 10 yrs old 175/65r14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65r14 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Feb 2019 110,017 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp brake light (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side light (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65r14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65r14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 10 yrs old 175/65r14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65r14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 105,856 miles

both front seats tilt mechanism not working(seat lock in upright position)

Fail 16 Feb 2018 105,856 miles

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

both front seats tilt mechanism not working(seat lock in upright position)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 101,983 miles

light cracking nearside rear tyre

rust on front brake discs

Fail 16 Feb 2017 101,981 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

light cracking nearside rear tyre

offside front wheel rim poor

rust on front brake discs

Pass 22 Feb 2016 101,863 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2016 101,862 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working BOTH (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 95,859 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 88,937 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 78,475 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 78,475 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 72,616 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 66,144 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 58,308 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 47,087 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 37,531 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 37,531 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 VBU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VBU, 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 VBU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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