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CV54 VEL

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

107,721 mi
Last recorded107,721 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV54 VEL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2022 107,721 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak above gearbox ()

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small hole in pipe (6.1.2 (a))

nearside front headlamp loose

Fail 9 Aug 2022 107,720 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak above gearbox ()

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small hole in pipe (6.1.2 (a))

nearside front headlamp loose

Pass 19 Aug 2021 97,717 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 97,698 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle beam bush unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle beam bush unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central fuel tank heat shield insecure but unlikely to fall off

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 87,088 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn low on outer edge / tyre perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn low on outer edge / tyre perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear metal brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Aug 2020 87,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn low on outer edge / tyre perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn low on outer edge / tyre perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear metal brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 80,391 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2019 80,389 miles

Emissions not tested car over heated (8.2.1.2 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Coolant leak housing leaking ()

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

coolant low

Pass 4 Aug 2018 70,054 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 16 Aug 2017 65,077 miles

Coolant leak from thermostat housing ()

Pass 19 Aug 2016 58,973 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Aug 2016 58,973 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 48,560 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 44,915 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 40,785 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 36,111 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 30,988 miles

nsf osf tyres worn inside edge

Fail 27 Sep 2011 30,988 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

nsf osf tyres worn inside edge

Pass 27 Sep 2010 28,971 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 23,259 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 19,573 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 14,981 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 VEL is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 VEL, 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 VEL registered?

CV54 VEL is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 23 September 2004.

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