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CV54 XLU

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

120,953 mi
Last recorded120,953 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV54 XLU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2019 120,953 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2019 120,953 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 104,788 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear mount deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 99,709 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR BOX (7.1.2)

SLIGHT PLAY BOTH FRONT INNER RACK

Fail 24 Nov 2017 99,709 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR BOX (7.1.2)

SLIGHT PLAY BOTH FRONT INNER RACK

Pass 19 Nov 2016 96,048 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt pin holed (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel prominent in rbt (2.4.A.1b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Nov 2016 96,046 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt pin holed (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel prominent in rbt (2.4.A.1b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 89,403 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coolant level low

internal head light adjuster reset

Fail 21 Nov 2015 89,403 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

coolant level low

internal head light adjuster reset

Pass 28 Nov 2014 85,932 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 85,931 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 83,078 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 76,930 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 66,335 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 66,332 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 56,336 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

wipers leaving lines

Fail 29 Nov 2010 56,336 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

wipers leaving lines

Pass 2 Dec 2009 46,277 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 34,049 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 23,759 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 XLU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 XLU, 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 XLU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 6 October 2004.

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